Feeding the Ducks at Cape Cod

This picture brings back memories of tradition. It was tradition to feed the ducks before we left Cape Cod each time. This pond in East Sandwich was where we would take bags of bread to feed the birds (and at the ocean, the sea gulls). I know nowadays they are saying this is bad for the birds, but this was never the intention. My parents were great animal lovers and advocates for animal rights. With their whole hearts they thought they were doing something nice for the birds and as the ducks and sometimes geese or swans came honking over when they saw us with bread, we would make sure that if there was one in the crowd of birds who didn’t seem to be getting any bread, to throw it at him to be sure all received a treat.

I always remember these times fondly as my parents taught us all to love animals and to be kind. 

Saturday Morning Maple Treat

On this chilly March morning, we took off for a repeat adventure from a few years ago. The roads are hilly and windy and some had a coating of snow as we made our way up in the boondocks of Granville, Ma. to the Maple Corner Farm. During maple season they are open on the weekends for breakfast in their barn converted restaurant/store. You can rent skis for cross country skiing and also purchase all the forms of maple from syrup to candy to cream. They also carry homemade jams and relishes and sauces.

Imagine, they have been here long before the Civil War!

Imainge

I must caution you if you go for breakfast, although there is a woodstove, the building is chilly. Breakfast comes with their own warm maple syrup. Yum! We had the French toast, but the pancakes looked good too. You can also buy eggs and meat sides.

After our breakfast, we went across the street to the maple sugar house for a tour and a sampling hot off the press--so good! We just had to buy some.

Our tour guide was very pleasant and informative. It's a nice little jaunt on a weekend morning if you are looking for something to do. It 's only open for a couple of months during the tapping season, so don't wait too long. I'm sure we'll be back another year.

Niantic Weekend

Everyone was so friendly on the Niantic Bay Boardwalk. This one woman when she learned it was our anniversary asked if we wanted our picture taken.
We stayed at the Niantic Inn, a short walk to this boardwalk.

 There is a little beach area and a nice little park to the right.

 This is taken from the park area.

 Both George and my shadows in this one.

Back to the boardwalk.

 Each one of these benches is inscribed in memory of someone.

 This was my favorite quote on a bench. For a scavenger hunt, go here and read all the benches and find the one with a typo--what a shame.

Right near the boardwalk was this great 50's style place called Gumdrops & Lollipops. They sold old fashioned candies and fudge and ice cream besides breakfast and lunch. We are so glad we discovered this on our first day there, because it was the best home made ice cream ever! This way were able to enjoy it both days. It just may be worth the hour and half drive to get it again!

We did collect sea glass and I couldn't resist picking up a couple of rocks. How do you like my nature made bookend?

THE SMALLEST BEACH IN THE WORLD

I don't know if that is true, but that's what I am calling it. And yes, I did! Not only did I find a piece of sea glass on this beach, so did George!

SEAGULLS WE MET

THE ROCKS

This woman who spoke with us when we were walking on the boardwalk, told us to be sure and see the heart shaped rock. She told us approximately where it was and we did find it. Funny, how some people would not appreciate this, but she told someone who she had no idea, loves rocks.

I was joking with George that I should ask her if she saw the piano rock.

 Maybe a piece of Stonehenge?

 Rocks have such character.

I was curious as to how the whole coast by this boardwalk is filled with rocks, but wondered how they avoided this small sandy area.

 A heart shaped puddle indentation.

And not to forget the "whale rock" I found at Haley Farm State Park.

Another place we ate and the beautiful mural.

A seagull walked in the wet cement! Poor guy must have had to clean off his feet in the water. Interesting how his steps line up between the shadows of the railing.