Nantucket

I am so glad that James enjoys boats and the water so much!  

Monday we took a ferry to Nantucket for the day.  We saw the Point Gammon and Bishops and Clerks lighthouses on the way over.  Near the entrance to Nantucket harbor is the Brant Point Lighthouse, and the Old Brant Point lighthouse, along with the pair of range lights, which are now used to guide ships.  

 

This summer James read the book "Cheaper By the Dozen".  It was fun to go to a location mentioned in the book, and see the lighthouses and house referred to in the book as "The Shoe".  It reminds me of my parents when they were first married, and how my Dad wanted a dozen kids.

The Sankaty lighthouse was recently moved away from the eroding cliffs.  I loved the sign posted.

One of our highlights on Nantucket was a tour out to "Great Point".  I'm sure it won't surprise you that there is a lighthouse at the farthest point of the island.  It was very interesting to find out more about Nantucket... the wildlife, their rules restricting building new property, and the price that some of those summer homes are going for!  From the lighthouse we had a great view, and we enjoyed watching all the seals.

We had a little time to spend at the Nantucket Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum.  There are lots of shoals near the island, which can be quite hazardous for boats.  There were lots of brave souls who risked their lives to save others.  Nantucket also features a 1746 windmill and some pretty large pumpkins.  It was a great day, especially enjoying the sunset on the return trip.