off the road again

Let's hear it for Nicky Dog. This good sport just spent sixteen hours in the backseat of the car, riding from Cape Cod, Mass to Detroit, Mich. There were a few stops along the way but it was tough on me, so I can only imagine how exhausting it must have been for a little guy who didn't understand what was going on or why we kept pulling over and interacting with the toll collectors (which annoyed him, every time). He sure is excited to be home and went straight to bed. He's pictured here at the first rest area once you get on the turnpike in Mass. He's a road warrior--the gentle kind, of course.

the view this am

So, we're back in Michigan. I love the Great Lakes State, and I admit to being excited about being home, but I'm also quite missing New England and Ptown specifically. Here's another picture I took this morning when I ran downtown. It's a view of the bay between Bayside Betsy's and the establishment next door (a B&B?).

oh how i miss thee my love

So, another succesful week of Ptown fun is behind me. I didn't sleep much last night as I was all sentimental about leaving--typical me--and then woke up at five to hit the road. After I showered, I ran downtown to run an errand and say good bye to my third home. It was all bittersweet. The picture turned out all blurry, but it's fitting. (ed. note: the guy on the sidewalk to the left was the last Ptown folk to say kind words to me on this trip--he said good morning and smiled--and the dude on the right works at a kitschy card store that I visit every year.)

aloha provincetown

Thank you for a wonderful, loving week. xoxo

land's end

Today was our last full day in Provincetown; tomorrow morning we get up bright and early and hit the road. As always, we're quite sweet about leaving. There were a bunch of emotional moments: taking Nicky for his last walk around town, saying goodbye to Vanessa at the video store, having one of Ken's special waffles for breakfast, walking down the pier and looking back on the city, and just breathing in the very distinct Ptown air. This place means so much to me and I'm so thankful Sean introduced me to this place and showed me how magical it is. To quote my friend Amy in Providence: Provincetown is ethereal. I hope I come back very soon.