Well, much as it started out poorly.....
Things have improved here out here on the outer tip of Cape Cod.
We are getting used to this new house we have rented. Our daughters are now both here with their men and children, as is my brother, up from northern Virginia. We will be eating out for the first time tonight. Since my wife is a better chef than most of the fancy expensive places to eat, and loves to cook, who needs a restaurant?
The cool, rainy weather has given way to a sunny upper 70s. Today at the beach, we ran into an old friend from 40 years ago. She is a (retired?) academic who taught at Yale. Then we ran into a colleague of mine from New York City who has done very well for himself, and loves this area so much, he just bought a house here. I don't know what he paid for it, but chances are, it set him back plenty. The thing is, if you make a move like that, you are tied to the house forever, but he has decided that he wants to spend the rest of his summers here, so who's to say he made the wrong move? Chacun à son goût.
So days are once again divided between the water and food shopping, and the evenings are divided between local music and food. My family is here, and, I don't have to go ANYWHERE!! The real world starts again in two and a half weeks, but I'm in no rush.
Sunset last night over Cape Cod Bay:
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And your photo looks heavenly!
Two and a half weeks is a nice long time, and I know you and your beautiful wife and your daughters and their beautiful families will enjoy every second.
Lionel and I send our very best wishes for an incredible vacation for all of you!
It's a workout for sure. Carrying ever-growing grandchildren around, walking to the Bay beach and back (LONG stairs), walking up the sand dune path at Long Nook has me panting every time. Of course, since Long Nook Beach is one of the most beautiful in all of North America, we still do it. Every year for the past 38!! Not even the Great Whites can keep us away. Of course, I have to add that no Great White Shark has bitten either of us, either, so our views are tainted by that fact.
Of course, meeting up with guys like this little fellow always make things interesting:
These little critters are NOT usually so casual about sunning themselves on a beach where humans tend to pass with some kind of regularity, so we called animal rescue, who came out, pronounced the little seal healthy enough to leave alone, put a temporary barrier around it's sunning spot, and kept it there until he/she swam off.
So even enjoy the boredom.
Thanks for your post and spectacular sunset shot. 
Compared to Truro, Wellfleet is a metropolis! Almost 2800 people live there 
getting better and better for all of you. 
... but Cape Cod weather is sometimes disappointing and not always reliable. However it changes quickly, so that's the good news. People who come to Cape Cod are so down to earth and friendly, don't you think?
Love this photo. Have a wonderful time with your family.
