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This entry is for yesterday Tuesday 20th July... I think jetlag... or the fact that we went for a night without sleep - caught up with us as we were both fast asleep by 8pm...
Right, having had no sleep either at the airport or on the plane (this was a Red Eye flight), we arrived in Boston to the prospect of 'having to sort the car out'. Well, we'd decided that between us, Linz would deal with the representative as she felt 'calm and pleasant' unlike another woman who was 'f...ing and blinding' because she wasn't getting her way. Well, stars all round for Linz as it appears to be sorted although we still need to check our bank statements to make sure. Whilst 'keeping an ear' on the discussions, I spotted a few potential cars for us and in particular - a sexy, understated number with her top down (folks - I'm looking at cars) - but clearly out of our range and Not the convertible we'd already booked. How can you explore Cape Cod in an enclosed car - something we'd already decided back home some months ago. As it turns out, our emails 'of concern' to the manager not only prompted an immediate response from her, but also guaranteed us a better reception and....guess what....you got it.....another upgrade! The model we'd booked wasn't the one we got, but the sexy one I had my eye on, had 'our name on it'. It's a Chrysler Sebring Soft-top Convertible Were we Happy or what? Now people might think that it's only me who does the snob-value thing but I laughed when Linz said, "THIS is OUR car!!" as she shook her shoulders in that 'you-can't-touch-this-gangster-move' {guys, this move applies to really nice hotels too}
And so, convertible 'in hand', we made our way to our English-sounding accommodation (Inn on the Moors). I'm not seeing any moors but lots of beach dunes and tidal flats. Our room looks out over the tidal flats of the National Marine Sanctuary and we hope to kayak through these in the next few days. Thinking about this place, one would be forgiven for thinking we've driven through the south of England with names like: Weymouth, Taunton, Truro, Somerset and even a Wareham.
Having unloaded the car and being somewhat hungry and even more tired now, we reckoned we'd feel better by finding some place nice for a light meal. Driving into the village of Provincetown, we were simply overwhelmed. There's one main road that goes through the village and people believed this was a pedestrianised walkway and so it took us 15min to do 750m! The top was down, our music was playing - talk about cruising and Linz was loving it (can you believe it!). If we thought Seattle was alternative, we can't think of a word to put to Provincetown. Not only was it heaving with people, but bursting with restaurants, nick-nacky shops and wine bars. Provincetown is known for attracting alternative lifestyles and is clearly very diverse and accepting. Having not seen one rainbow flag for the last eleven weeks, they are out in abundance in this village. This was also historically, a settlement for Portuguese fisherman and so there is also a strong Portuguese heritage evidenced by all the Portuguese flags flying. Low and behold, we found a South African cafe called the 'Karoo' where we stopped for an 'authentic' bite to eat with Linz actually trying 'Durban Bunny-chow' (no bunnies involved, just beef stew). The Portuguese bakery served our need for Malasadas as desert before we stopped a while on the beach. We didn't stay long as it felt like we could 'just stay there and sleep' and instead, headed back to the hotel where we passed out.
:-)) she's veeeery sexy,indeed..quite agreed on that one :-)))...and those cocks are not bad looking either ;-)
ReplyDeletelooks like you also managed to do some serious washing,too :-)
well...coffee,music,food,sunshine,flags...sounds like you're still living it ladies..:-) keep it up :-)) stay cool,calm and pleasant :-)) nooo need to use the f-words,really...unless you particularly enjoy it...of course...:-) like i dooo,here and there :-)))) purely for pleasure..never with anger:-) ooor,never say never??? :-)))
have been loosing my judgement lately...especially since my mother arrived..nothing (kind of) is worth the tooo deep analysis anymore....could easyly get lost in a labyrinth of unknown reasons,thoughts...ideas :-)) you name it... :-)very strange!! :-)))
when you get to Wareham,give me a call..we'll meet up for a cup :-) should do the driving there,even back with no problem.!.:-)
Take care ladies :-) have fun.
Love and blessings to you both x x
Hey girls!
ReplyDeleteProvincetown.....mmmmm... Perhaps "melange" or "fusion" ?
Sounds absolutely perfect, love the "galinha" (00,) Jay's Senhor Cockerel.
Liking the flirty, topless addition to the journey =)
Those lovely shops down 4th Avenue are having "Christmas in July" - shopping by candle-light tomorrow (22nd)
I'm guessing the coffee shops, eateries & Jolly Roger will be benefitting most. There's a charity drive attached to collect blankets (which is great idea)
Provincetown sounds like just the place for you right now.
Have an absolutely lovely time.
Blessed be
^j^
Wow, reading the comments from Gabi, I had to go back and check the pictures. OK I see the ‘chickens’ now!
ReplyDeleteI’m guessing the settlers came from round here then, what with all the similar place names. As for the Portuguese, they get everywhere. ;-)
Your little ‘village’ sounds great. What with folk coming out to wave you through the town centre, flags flying and all sorts. You know how to have a good time.
Just a question! Is that the restaurant with the BBQ’s and the washing? They are sooo helpful to do your washing too. The photos are great, very provincial. It doesn’t get much better. Are you sure the village-folk can cope with you gals driving by with your top down. Very cheeky.