As we approach the end of summer and our exodus from the island, I breathe deep gulps of sea air. Enough to hold me over for a while. We’ll be back later this fall, but with darkness falling earlier each evening and the hint of a chill in the air, it feels like I need that sea air to last me a long time. Back in my suburban neighborhood, I don’t smell the ocean very often. Occasionally a coastal storm blows the sea air to our neighborhood, but those blows are few and far between. Like one of the seals … Read more
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Lighthouses of Martha’s Vineyard
If you like lighthouses, Martha’s Vineyard is the place to visit. It is home to five beautiful lighthouses. When visiting these historic structures, it is easy to imagine a time when whaling ships, merchant vessels and schooners sailed the coastal “highways” that surround the island.… Read more