This was one of my favorite U.S. vacations! The peacefulness of the island, the friendliness of the people and the quaintness of the town was all so unexpected (but expected) and welcoming. When you go, be ready to be relaxed even though you partake in the activities. Just the atmosphere itself can lull you to a peaceful place. I contribute this to the zero traffic noise and car fumes that we have all become accustomed to where we live. The island is small so the residents tend to walk or bike wherever they go, and leave those cars in the garage where they belong. This makes for the freshest air in the U.S.!
I LOVE seafood, especially lobster, and I had no idea I was about to embark on the cheapest lobster of my life ($7.00). I can't get lobster that cheap in FL. So, we ate it every night on the balcony of our quaint little Inn. Eating is probably 60% of the reason I travel. I just truly enjoy a good meal, and this was definitely that!
I even found some Chocolate making chocolate during my visit (see that bottom pic to the left)! :)
We biked the entire island and had the most amazing time not having to worry about traffic. Even the bike shop owner and his son were the friendliest people on the island (check the pics for them). They gave us the bikes and told us to keep them overnight and bring them back whenever...and so we did :) We even met some locals who invited us to a backyard party.
Although the weather was a bit chilly for a swim (we went in October), the beach was beautiful. I CANNOT take a vacay without going to the beach (it's my place of peace). As you can see, we basically had the beach and the island to ourselves, as the residents usually leave for their winter homes in October. So, I recommend going this time of year if you want to avoid the crowds.
The gingerbread cottages are something to behold...enchanting, magical, whimsical, are a few words that come to mind. I enjoyed a stroll through this area called Oak Bluffs. These few pics don't do it justice, as I was so in awe and felt like I was in the middle of a throwback movie. When you visit MV, please make it a point to see these homes. You can take a walking tour with a guide to learn about the history of how it all started.
And finally, the lighthouses! There are five lighthouses on the island, each with its own unique story. I tried to see them all, but didn't. I made it to Gay Head Lighthouse (the brown one) and Edgartown Lighthouse. To climb to the top and see the island is fascinating and well worth the steps. To my surprise, I found some more chocolate manning the post at one of the lighthouses (middle pic) :)
And when it's all said and done, Stand Up for Something>>>>>
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