Before leaving Hingham I finally was able to get a picture of this sign. Massachusetts has one for each of their towns and it's such a kick to drive from one town to another and see this sign with date of settlement started. Hard to get pictures because you don't know where the town line begins and there is no place to pull over for a quick stop and picture. It's a bummer. On this one I was lucky enough after a month to be driving towards sign and 1st at stoplight with camera next to me. ha! All these towns are so historic and have some wonderful history. Too bad so many have been neglected. Roads are terrible in most places and some are really run down while others thrive.. just like anywhere. Just interesting observations. I was taken so much with Hingham because we lived there for 5 weeks and it was so CLEAN! Loved the manicured yards and over 1800 historic homes and some still in residence of 13 generations! That is something in this young country with so littl
Talk about a picture perfect day! OMgoodness, we had a great time yesterday! My Early struck gold with choosing the right day and off we went with our picnic lunch over the hills to Santa Cruz for the day! The beach was nearly deserted when we 1st arrived which was fine. It would appear the rides may only be open now on weekends. Not sure, but that is what it looked like. Not a problem for us since we don't "do" the rides but what a festive and colorful place! This is where we began our day really and there is a wonderful long pier with shops of all sorts right here too. We heard the barking of the sea lions and had to go over for a look see! They are so noisy and big and we love them. They really crack me up - we enjoyed our time here so much! One of the best days to be sure. No big hotels but lots of smaller ones and a "Darling" B&B - Actually that is the name of it and am sure it is! By the time we left the beach there were many more folks out enjoying the lovely sunshine and even playing volleyball! They have one section of beach with at least 6 volleyball courts if not more - and when were here before in 2000 it was mobbed!
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