We've been surrounded by beauty in our travels. In the Gloucester (where we're staying for a few days), we've had a wonderful view of the tidal area from our campsite, with wonderful sunrises and sunsets. Rockport and Marblehead had picturesque art colonies and seaports.
But in this area we are also surrounded by history -- things dating back to the 1600's and 1700's are common. The streets are harder to drive on, too, because they are narrow and confusing! Some of the sidewalks are brick or stone, so it gives us a feel of an earlier time.
We found out that going to Salem in October is a favorite activity for many people -- ghost stories/dramas and Halloween decorations everywhere. We went to a drama about a trial of one of the women who had been accused of being a witch in 1692 -- adapted from historical records. The audience was asked to vote if we thought she was guilty -- we were not convinced, but in history, she was one of 19 who were hanged in a nearby tree. The hysteria that was created during that time is quite horrifying. We enjoyed going through the House of Seven Gables, and the nearby house where author of that book, Nataniel Hawthorne, was born. (see Gayle in photo)
In Boston we walked the Freedom Trail to see many of the historical sites, including the home of Paul Revere, the meeting hall and churches where the Declaration of Independence was first read, and where the decision to institigate the Boston Tea Party occurred. We added a more contemporary "historical" spot to our walk -- the bar that the TV show "Cheers" was modeled after. It was boisterous and crowded, but we got in and had lunch! (See John in photo)
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