This episode is a travelogue of my summer vacation to Provincetown, a destination at the outermost reaches of Cape Cod. Nearly 15 years ago, I first encountered this very special town, and it has become more special each time I have visited. This episode begins with a little podcast business, and then I talk about P-town’s special blend: beaches, dunes, quaint Colonial charm, and gaiety. There is a bit of knitting content, too. Much of the information I share comes from many, many readings of Land’s End by Michael Cunningham.
It is difficult to capture the beauty of Provincetown, or its special quality of light. Light reflects from the ocean, the harbor, the bay, the sand, the many bright white buildings in town. The light, coupled with a nearly constant breeze, have a dazzling, dizzying effect.On a cloudy or a drizzly day, I like to spend an hour or two in the town’s library, which houses a half-scale model of the Rose Dorothea, the legendary schooner that won the Lipton Cup in 1907. The building, when renovated, was specially designed to accommodate this ship.About 30 homes in Provincetown were once located on Long Point, at the extreme tip of the cape. A series of economic hardships forced residents to leave Long Point, and the houses were floated over to Provincetown. These homes are marked with a special plaque. Most are located in the West End, but this one, my favorite, is in the East End.
This episode is a travelogue of my summer vacation to Provincetown, a destination at the outermost reaches of Cape Cod. Nearly 15 years ago, I first encountered this very special town, and it has become more special each time I have visited. This episode begins with a little podcast business, and then I talk about P-town’s special blend: beaches, dunes, quaint Colonial charm, and gaiety. There is a bit of knitting content, too. Much of the information I share comes from many, many readings of Land’s End by Michael Cunningham.
