Waking to a clear, sunny day is always such a gift. We had a full day of sightseeing, starting with a short drive to the John F. Kennedy Library. Its location on the University of Massachusetts campus provides a wonderful view of Boston across the water. The movies, videos and displays all reminded us of the politics and the times of the Kennedy era.
From suburban Boston we drove south to Plymouth. Before starting our sightseeing, we had lunch at a seafood restaurant right on the wharf, overlooking the water. With blue skies and sunshine, the many sailboats provided a great view as we ate.
Plymouth sightseeing included Plymouth Rock and stepping on board a replica of the Mayflower. As the original Mayflower had done, it actually sailed here from England in the 1950s. Seeing how small the ship was and being reminded that about 130 people spent 66 days on board without plumbing or electricity made us appreciate their sacrifice for either religion or profit. Costumed staff on board answered our questions about the voyage and conditions on board.
We continued on to Plimoth Plantation, a replica of the original townsite of Plymouth. The village consisted of two rows of small thatched roofed homes and barns, affed by costumed interpreters. Again we could ask about life in 1627, watch boards made from logs without a saw, and listen to the characters talk about their lives. There was also a Wampanoag Indian
village to visit.
From Plymouth we drove to Cape Cod. In Hyannis we visited the JFK Memorial and the Korean War Memorial before arriving at our hotel. A cordial welcome with punch and cookies made a fine ending to a really good day. - Laurel Johnson, Tour Director
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