Post-Seattle Winders: Day 19 May 28: Plymouth

It has been a fun and relaxing time in Provincetown. Alas, we say goodbye to the White Porch Inn. Today we relocate to Salem, MA. Before we get to Salem, we will stop at Plymouth, MA, site of the fateful final landing of the Mayflower in 1620.

We head south from Provincetown under gray skies. The highway has light traffic. As we get farther from Ptown, the opposing traffic gets heavier and heavier. Yep, it's Saturday of the Memorial Day Weekend. The going is fine, but to satisfy Wayne's fitbit-step addiction, we need to stop soon to get the hour's activity recorded. There are no stops on Highway Mass 6, so we detour to the scenic route, 6A. There are no towns on this stretch, just north of Mashpee, MA. We finally come across an intersection large enough for us to stop.

And as Wayne gets his steps in to complete 250 for the hour, he comes across...

A Wild Turkey!

Oh yes, this is New England and we are a mere 25 miles south of Plymouth. Of Course there's a Turkey!

Steps recorded, we get back on the Grand Army of the Republic Highway which changes to the Pilgirm's Highway as we cross the Cape Cod Canal on the Sagamore Bridge. We get off the Highway at Jordan Road and take the southern approach into Plymouth. We drive through the center of town and find a parking place on a side street. We are getting hungry, so check out the restaurant offerings. We find Carmen's Cafe Nicole and sit outside with a view of the Harbor. As a matter of fact, from our lunch table we can see the Mayflower II docked on Frazier State Pier. We are curious to see it up close as it has recently returned from being refit at Mystic Seaport. (See Days 8-10)

Given where we are, Wayne must try the Pilgrim Soda while Amy opts for the Iced Tea. Amy has the Summer Salad and Wayne has fried scallops. A very tasty lunch! Having finished, we cross the main street and wander to the Mayflower II.