Leaving from Vineyard Haven we traveled to Edgartown and took a tour of the Vincent House. This is the only original home standing on the Island dating back to the early 1600's. We took a trip back in time seeing what it was like to live in the era and all the hardship they had to endure.
Next door and part of the tour was the Dr. Fisher house built in the early 1800's and exemplified wealth during that time. We strolled the beautiful gardens with all the flowers in full bloom.
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Next door was one of the original Methodist churches which is still in operation today.
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Guy and I are pictured above in front of the newly restored mural that replicated the original of the early 1800's. It had been painted with milk and whale oil and had deteriorated. A picture of the mural was found in some archives and a local artist restored the mural and it was completed just last month. We felt fortunate to be a part of the "opening viewing". After our tour, we strolled along the shops of Edgartown and had lunch at Humphries and split their Gobbler Sandwich which consisted of turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce on a home made roll. It was like having a condensed Thanksgiving dinner.
Just down the street from the sandwich shop is a small church which houses several original Tiffany stained glass windows. We reflected for a bit as we rested for awhile before heading back on our bikes to Oaks Bluff for some more exploration.
Entering Oaks Bluff where the ferries arrive we noticed the increase in traffic. This sleepy town of 18,000 residents increases to over 100,000 visitors during the summer months. With a holiday weekend around the corner, the ferries are full with tourists arriving. We have felt very fortunate to have been here during a slow week, however the weekend will be insane. We have spent our last few days in the busy/touristy part of the island and as the crowds come in, we will spend the remainder of our time Up Island where the pace will remain much slower (hopefully).
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Pictured above is another scene from the movie "Jaws" The bridge scene is now a place where kids jump from the bridge into the great white infested waters despite the sign forbidding it!!
Our wonderful bike ride came to an end just in time for us to shower and have our romantic dinner at Lamberts Cove Inn and Restaurant. A restored old farmhouse away from the bustle of the crowds would prove to be a perfect spot for us.
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We had an amazing dinner and strolled the grounds afterwards. The rebel in me took over and we sneaked into an empty room............the perfect ending to a perfect day!
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