Chappy with a Great Chap

My good friend from high school, Stephen, made the short flight over from Boston to spend a few days off with me! He is in the interim of working on his dual Masters and a summer internship. 

We did A LOT in the 67 hours he was here!

We started our Monday in Oak Bluffs where we did a little walking tour and shopped the first Vineyard Vines! Then we continued down the road to Edgartown where we visited the beach and the lighthouse. Stephen and I had a great lunch on a rooftop overlooking the harbor. We sampled the island's full offering of lobster rolls and fish & chips while Stephen was here!

Chappaquiddick is technically a connected piece of land to Martha's Vineyard, but historically they have had a bay between them. Currently the two pieces of land are connected by a strip of beach, so you can drive between the two on loose sand or take the 527 foot ferry ride. Yes, it costs money and you have to wait in line to get on a ferry that takes you 527 feet. If you could hear my tone you would know not to get me started on this subject.

Luckily I have a super cool roommate who gave Stephen and me a great tour of the island within an island. 



We walked through the beautiful Mytoi gardens. They weren't as zen as had been planned as there was a screaming toddler being carried around.













Catbird. One of the birds Stephen got to see and learn to ID! He got a full dose of birding and botanical viewing (and feeling)

The Cape Pogue Lighthouse

We picked up some quahogs and crab cakes from the local fish market; couldn't have gotten any better at a restaurant!