We woke to pouring rain, but we were inside all morning. The John F. Kennedy Library and Museum just on the south edge of Boston was our first stop. With two major movies plus many other videos and displays, we enjoyed reliving the Kennedy years and learning new things about his Presidency. Our lunch was in Plymouth at a seafood restaurant along the harbor. Since it was still pouring, the tour guide expected that everyone would prefer to just make a photo stop at the Mayflower and Plymouth Rock and do some inside things. But almost everyone said this was why they came, put on their recycled blue Maid of the Mist raincoats and boldly went out into the weather. The first stop was Plymouth Rock, only 1/3 its original size and engraved with the date 1620. Next people went on board the Mayflower II. 130 people were on that ship for 66 days (leaks, wet food, wet clothes, no bathrooms) in 1620. Today people on board acted the
part of real passengers and we were able to ask questions about their journey or reasons for coming over. We continued on to Plimoth Plantation, a recreation of the town of Plymouth seven years after the Pilgrims arrived. After a fine introductory movie, we headed outside. Unfortunately it was raining so hard that some decided to stay dry. Those that did go were a long blue line, walking the path to the 1627 Village. Inside the homes were people again playing the role of people from the era. To get the full benefit of the visit, questions had to be asked so good conversations could be started. At least some continued on to the Wampanoag Village where Native Americans were in their summer homes (winter homes were farther inland). People came back to the bus in a great mood, some saying Plimoth Plantation was the highlight of the trip so far. By then the rain had quit, and we continued on to Cape Cod. After a stop at the John F. Kennedy Memorial, a beautiful setting with rose bushes and a fountain at the edge of the ocean, and the Korean Memorial, we went to our hotel for the next two nights. There will be quite a few who will spend part of tonight drying out shoes and pants. What an amazing group!-Laurel Johnson, Tour Director
part of real passengers and we were able to ask questions about their journey or reasons for coming over. We continued on to Plimoth Plantation, a recreation of the town of Plymouth seven years after the Pilgrims arrived. After a fine introductory movie, we headed outside. Unfortunately it was raining so hard that some decided to stay dry. Those that did go were a long blue line, walking the path to the 1627 Village. Inside the homes were people again playing the role of people from the era. To get the full benefit of the visit, questions had to be asked so good conversations could be started. At least some continued on to the Wampanoag Village where Native Americans were in their summer homes (winter homes were farther inland). People came back to the bus in a great mood, some saying Plimoth Plantation was the highlight of the trip so far. By then the rain had quit, and we continued on to Cape Cod. After a stop at the John F. Kennedy Memorial, a beautiful setting with rose bushes and a fountain at the edge of the ocean, and the Korean Memorial, we went to our hotel for the next two nights. There will be quite a few who will spend part of tonight drying out shoes and pants. What an amazing group!-Laurel Johnson, Tour Director
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