Thursday, June 19, 2008

New England Visit~People, Places, and Nature~Part II

The "Mooflower"


Mom would know what this flower is, but I can't remember

Plimouth Plantation~the village

Gardens behind one of the houses

Wealthier members of the Plimouth Plantation owned furniture which they brought over on the Mayflower with them from England.

Beds on rope "springs"

Fishing "basket" and other goods

These volunteers live in the time of the Pilgrims so they are unable to answer questions about anything after the 1600's. This woman did not know what a "toothbrush" is...she uses sage and salt as a rub to clean her teeth.

Hearth view

Pewterware display

Thatching in progress

Another view of inside one of the houses.

Thatched roofing

Susan talking to a Goodwife mending her husband's pants.

Pembroke & Duxbury


Swallow awaiting his partner on Mom's birdhouse

Beautiful sunset view across the pond

Sleeping accomodations on Mom's back screened porch

Susan at rest

Winter boat storage

Southeastern Massachussets, Duxbury


Pretty shells for sale

Lifelong friends~ Cyndie and Susan

Duxbury Beach

Courageous kite surfer at Duxbury

Festive boots