We were so excited to get to Cape Cod, as it is like a step back in time, a true refuge from the world. Steven's family has had a rustic cabin in Brewster, Cape Cod for almost 100 years. It is very simple (no microwave, TV) and has a great outdoor shower. We couldn't wait to get there to truly relax. It has been a place that we have had the best times in our marriage, without distractions. One of the great parts about the location of the cottage is that it is right on Cape Cod bay. I think this bay is unique as the tides are remarkable here. At low tide, you can walk a mile out on the ocean floor!!! I read somewhere that the tide drops an average of 9 feet! One of the most pleasurable things to do is to walk on "the flats", discovering the feel of different types of sand, picking up seashells and hermit crabs, watching the gulls and fisherman. Every day but one we walked out on the flats at low tide. Benjamin especially loved walking and running in the sand, splashing in the water, and chasing the seagulls. I will post a few more pictures, but for more details, click on this picture to be directed to our Flickr site.
We had a wonderful week, taking two naps per day, reading by kerosene lamplight, cooking simple meals, watching incredible sunsets, and HAVING NO RESPONSIBILITIES. Its hard to come back to reality and realize that it is unrealistic to live this way for any length of time :)
Benjamin did pretty well on the trip overall, especially on the days that we travelled. He still doesn't love the car and roadtrips, but did better than we thought he would. He napped well, but woke up nightly, which was exhausting. Fortunately, we could recover by napping. We are ready to get him back on a schedule now that we've returned home.
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