TEXAS RANGER: Boston, MA to Plymouth, MA August 21-25

As mentioned earlier, we were seeking a "kid-friendly" spot for a visit from our daughter Kim, her husband Wayne, and their kids (Jordan who is almost 5, and Jackson who is 18 months). We hoped for a spot that allowed a fair amount of "off-boat" activities, and so with counsel from friends who live there, we selected Plymouth, MA. Kay and I traveled down from Boston on a leisurely trip, and arrived early afternoon to dock at a wonderful marina with very wide, very stable docks that had a lot of activity from locals, transients, and liveaboards. We had a couple of days to settle in, scout out the town, and clean the boat. As scheduled, the Houston contingent arrived after driving down from the airport in Boston. They met many new friends on the dock (and many dogs, including a Vizsla like Jake), and we were within view of the Plymouth Rock, which lives on the shore under the monument pictured.
We visited Plimouth Plantation (yes, that is the way it is spelled), watched an introductory video about the arrival of the Pilgrims in 1620 and the Native Americans who were already present, and then toured the Wampanoag Homesite and the English Village. Jordan warmed up to them a little slowly, but that evening demanded to return again the following day. Fortunately our tickets allowed two consecutive days, and so we did the entire visit AGAIN so that she could soak it ALL up! We also visited the Mayflower II (1959 replica of the original), and scoured the various decks and cabins. An old grist mill was also on the list of stops, as were several local eating establishments. All in all, it was a great spot for preschoolers to visit, and I'm sure that when Thanksgiving approaches, Jordan will declare herself the class expert on how it really happened! It was fascinating to see the little "sponges" take it all in!