Cape Cod, Part 2

 The last two days at the cape went quickly as we filled them with enjoyable activities. We explored the Cape Cod Rail Trail, which was beautifully maintained along the thirteen miles we experienced. There were kettle ponds and forests, but construction yards too.

Along the trail.

My favorite activity by far, was walking the beach at low tide and exploring the mile+ wide Brewster Flats that were exposed when the water receded.

I stumbled upon the horseshoe crab mating zone where dozens of these dinosaurs were procreating.
This larger female was easily more than a foot wide.

While four of the five days were fair and sunny, one day was somewhat rainy in the afternoon. We explored Chatham shops, the Chatham lighthouse, then had a glass of wine in a very upscale hotel lobby.

We also visited the Salt Pond Museum and learned a bit about the Coast Guard rescue stations. 
That night we watched The Finest Hours, a 2018 movie about the rescue of 32 men from a tanker that split in two, by the town of Chatham station we visited today. The weather cooperated by providing a thunderstorm to add to the experience.

The turbulent weather made for some dramatic sunsets.

Peggy enjoying a calmer sunset.

I drove home to my flowering garden, but needed a nap as I never sleep too well when I'm away. I plan to spend today in the garden, as the lawn needs mowing and I need to plant things!