Day trip to Provincetown with two of my nieces who joined me to explore. They were great travelers and also my official photo co-bloggers for the day:
Maddie & Ceci
First stop – the GIANT dunes! Dramatic, sweeping landscape and towering dunes to climb up, run or roll down – our own little Sahara desert with the added bonus of water views. Driving on Route 6 through Truro, you simply pull your car onto the right hand shoulder of the road across from the first left exit into P-town. There’s no official parking lot, just pull to the right shoulder and be careful getting in and out of your car. A couple tips:
*Wear shoes through the short entry trail and leave them at the top of the first dune – but keep your socks with you. In the summer, the sand can get very hot and any time of the year the coarse sand may be a bit much for tender toes!
*For anyone who isn’t feeling fit enough for walking through soft sand and climbing the dunes, consider working your way to the top of the first smaller dune – the view will be worth it – bring a towel and book and relax while the rest of your group explores the steeper dunes.
*Definitely bring a small backpack with a couple bottles of water and of course . . . always pack a snack!
Our day started out a bit foggy which added to the mystique but eventually cleared so we could enjoy the view.
After the dunes, we wandered through P-town, checking out shops (especially any with candy), pointing out our favorite pieces of artwork in galleries, a quick stop at the Pirate Museum, a walk along the super-long jetty at the end of town and some fun transportation to wrap up the day. They say a photo is worth a thousand words, so I’ll let the following photos tell the story of our day trip to P-town . . .
A short path through the trees leads from your car to the first dune.And so it begins – climbing the first dune – smallest of them all.Panoramic shot from the top of the first dune – fog still rolling in.Ceci looking tiny in the shadow of the giant dune. See the 2 tiny specks in the top right? The only 2 people we saw -they’re almost to the top.We made it to the top of the giant dune with the “dune bowl” behind us and water in the distance.The dune bowl – perfect for running or rolling down – or resting.Maddie trekking back across the dunes. Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM) – someday we’ll take a tour but today we opted for checking out the outdoor sculptures.Fascinated watching the chocolate artist at work in The Purple Feather on Commercial Street.Amazing Belgian chocolate creations made by a Dutch chocolatier at The Purple Feather.Welcome Pirates! The Whydah Pirate Museum is found at the end of MacMillan Wharf.Ceci, our favorite pirate girl, complete with the parrot on her shoulder. Aye, mateys!What’s a day trip without a good pirate quote?Whale Riders on MacMillan Wharf.The best themed bench in town, complete with fish sculpture, netting and shell supports – MacMillan Wharf.Puzzle Me This – a fun puzzle and game shop on Commercial Street.There is no shortage of shops selling candy and fudge – important to try them all.After our dune climbing we decided not to climb the 116 steps and 60 ramps of the Pilgrim Monument today, but it caught our eye from every corner of town.Fun to walk/hop from rock to rock along the long jetty at the end of town.Capping off a fun-filled day with a pedi-cab ride back to our car. Our French driver dazzled us with his charming accent and speedy swerving driving style. Merci!
