Cape Cod

Arrived in Eastham MA on Cape Cod mid afternoon Sunday. Our hosts Jerry and Sue were on our bicycle trip to Puglia Italy in 2011. My biking friend Judy drove from Maryland. On Monday Jerry led their Newcomers group plus Judy and me on a hike along the Cape Cod National Seashore almost 5 miles. My new walking poles really made a difference for me on what sometimes was a rugged terrain and a fast pace. In the afternoon another from the Puglia trip Sheila joined us for over 12 miles of bicycling to the Nauset lighthouse. The hills continue to be a challenge for me.
Today we left before 7a m for a drive to Falmouth to catch the ferry to Martha's Vineyard along with 23 other bikers from Sue and Jerry's newcomers group. Our initial 3 miles was in a pouring rain. Most of the day was overcast and windy but we had an enjoyable 23 mile ride on the island often breathing in the wonderful salt air. Our lunch was at a local airport. The four of us took a shortcut back to Oak Bluffs where we walked through the Former Methodist camp with colorful Gingerbread painted ladies houses before we met the group for ice cream and re boarding the ferry. There are wonderful bike paths many along the water. Tomorrow we hope to try some more.

Note: I have wonderful photos but can't seem to post via the Internet from the IPhone. Hopefully I can add them later.