Looking to get away for a few days by myself, I decided on Provincetown MA. this time.
I flew from JFK to Boston and then a short flight on a Cessna with Cape Air into Provincetown. You can also take the ferry over as another option. The Cessna is probably the smallest plane I have ever flown in and if you are claustrophobic or have a fear of flying, I suggest taking the ferry. The pilot was great, pointing out the whales as we were flying over the Atlantic and even circling back to make sure we all got to see them. It was a ten-minute cab ride from the small airport to the Inn with a nine dollar cost.
As I check into the Sea glass Inn and Spa, I was offered fresh baked cookies and a warm welcome from Pat. Due to Covid there was no housekeeping for my stay and the lobby was closed to the public but there were plenty of towels in my room and breakfast was offered daily, room service style.
The pool was open and is located in the center of the resort, surrounded by lounge chairs, tables with umbrellas and some furniture under a large, shaded tree to enjoy your breakfast outside or just some quiet time.
I walked into town the first day which is about a ten-to-fifteen-minute walk. It was quite enjoyable since I got to see all of the beautiful houses and their colorful gardens along the way. People really take pride in their homes and gardens here. Commercial Street is the main strip, a three-mile stretch filled with attractions, historic buildings, shops, galleries, and plenty of restaurants with outdoor dining.
Since the week I was there, it was Carnival, the theme was Somewhere Over the Rainbow and houses and Inns were decorated to the nines for the Wizard of Oz. From ruby slippers to flying monkeys to the yellow brick road. You can spend a day or two just wandering down the street and peeking into all the nook and crannies along the main strip. The street is filled with people, bicycles and cars driven with caution. It is a very dog friendly town as well.
I chose to take the Mayflower Trolley tour and I can tell you it was worth it. Our tour guide Charlene was full of historical information. The trolley picks you up and drops you off at Town Hall where it seems to be a meeting place for a lot of people just taking in the sun or the shade on the nearby benches.
One monument I found on the lawn of town hall was the AIDS monument. It piqued my interest, so I decided to read more about it. Something maybe everyone does not know about this town is in the early 80’s gay men were being ostracized for having AIDS due to fear and ignorance of others. Provincetown was a safe haven where people who were dying could come here to be taken care of and treated with dignity and respect until they took their last breath. This was and is a town of understanding and compassion. Where can you go and celebrate who you truly are without judgement?
People have hope signs on their front doors these days, and I asked about the meaning behind it. These signs represent the strength and resilience of the community during these unknown times of Covid. When you purchase one these signs, a portion of the proceeds goes to different organizations in Provincetown to help the less fortunate.
Dorothy may have not known about Provincetown, but I can tell you there is no place like Provincetown, and it is somewhere over the rainbow!
