Despite continuing world chaos, I was able to escape for a brief August getaway to Provincetown. Fortunately, the town has retained its natural beauty, with shops open to more visitors, and indoor drag shows now hosting audiences with proof of vaccination – thankfully, required.
The weather was steamy, so the beach was a welcome respite, and much less crowded than usual.
I always discover new photo ops every time I visit, and this time I took a few pics of the bayside from Macmillan Pier.
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| Note giant blue Adirondack chair at the right. This chair was previously on Commercial St. near Town Hall. |
This year's new development includes a funicular to take visitors up to the Pilgrim Monument. I believe it's almost ready to open. The views from up there are amazing!
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| Going up? |
The town was getting ready for Carnival week. This year's theme was Over The Rainbow.
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| Somewhere... |
Here are a couple of seaworthy details I encountered...
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| The lady of the house is "prowed" to "sea" you here. |
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| A mermaid sighting – I'm hooked. |
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Public art is always colorful and intriguing. I especially liked this long mural outside of my favorite shop, Marine Specialties...
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| Time And The Town wall mural by Esteban Del Valle |
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| We're fit to be tied. |
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| Howl for your supper. |
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| Just go with flow. |
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| Art imitates art. |
This is another mural, visible from near the seashell shop...
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I spotted this fun collage advertising upcoming shows...
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| "She's prettier than Elizabeth Taylor!!!" |
A visit to "Providencetown" wouldn't be complete without attending a show or two. Last summer's shows were cancelled due to COVID, but this year they returned, and I was lucky to see two really funny ones. I hadn't laughed that much in at least a year and a half – truly!
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| "'L' is for the way you look at me." |
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| In case you haven't received your shot yet – shame on you if you haven't! – here's a little incentive. |
🌞 Happy Summer! 🌈
