Plimoth Plantation in pictures with occasional comments

We went to Plimoth Plantation, in Plymouth Massachusetts a couple weeks ago. It was a VERY fun day. The drive there was horrible though, simply horrible! Mapquest said it's about 2.5 hours drive but it took 3.25 hours due to traffic. Also we had stopped at a store on the way making the total journey there over 3 and a half hours. So long but the kids did pretty well with it. Alternatively coming home late in the evening with little traffic took only 2 hours and 15 minutes, not bad at all!

Heading to Plimoth and back in time to the 1600's.....



Through Boston again and the mysterious big buildings and funky bridges and tunnels.

We were so happy to see these road signs after over 3 hours on the road!

And here we are!

An introductory movie

something to eat...

Then into the land of the Wampanoag Indians and British Colonists.

The actors told tales of their lives and you can ask them questions.

Tristan and Colin played with Colonial children.

many things to do in the homes and on the property

The Colonists welcomed help with chores. This Man at the wood area said they would have Colin chopping wood every day he was so good at it! He should be this is one of his chores at home, just with a more modern tool!

Tristan helped "Governor Bradford's sister in law" to start a fire.

There was an area to play with old fashioned toys and also a movie and series os rooms about the history of Thanksgiving.

At the end of the day we noticed this MOOFLOWER.

Then down the road a couple miles to the real Mayflower, this one doesn't have a cow! Actually it's a reproduction and is called the Mayflower 2.

Where is that Plymouth Rock?

Way down there where nobody can chip peieces off it as was happening in the past.

Myth, legend, a bit of truth to it? Who knows for sure but this is Plymouth Rock.

Being so near the seaside we really had to find a beach to spend a few hours at before the drive home. I actually slept on the beach, well dozed as I had worked the day before and had to go to work again the day after...and oh yeah had some sort of mystery cough and lung congestion.

The children and Bobby had fun though, they found loads of hermit crabs which they kept for awhile and then released.

a few minutes on the payground at the beach

Then an ice cream before the drive home.

This way Up (North)

Plimoth Plantation and the Plymouth area made for an excellent day trip.

Mom goes to work (that's me!)

I got a very last minute job offer on the last day of swim lessons,

started the very next day. I worked at the Craftsman's fair at Mt. Sunapee for just over a week. It is likely that this will lead to a full or part time seasonal job during ski season. The above is the only picture I took. I meant to take more but mainly didn't bring my camera or was too busy. I helped to make lemonade, fruit smoothies and other things in one of the refreshment tents at the fair. It was busy and crazy and loud. Each day a different musical act would play and most of them were very loud and sometimes not very appealing (it wasn't just me all the employees felt the same!). The last day I worked was African drumming, that one was good but the loudest of all and we couldn't hear people's orders. The picture I mainly took because it was the mountain without snow in the background. I didn't even know what job I had at that point. I think the tent in the distance is the one I ended up working in.

Swimming in the rain

Last day of swim lessons and it's a rainy one. The instructor gave the kids (well the ones who showed up) their certificates and some candy for a surprise. Tristan had fun swimming in the rain.

Where's the beach?

It rained so much in the night that the whole beach was covered, just a couple small patches of sand remained.

Swim lessons ran long today, the instructor was testing the kids on what they have learned. Tomorrow will be the last day and the instructor has promised a fun day with games and snacks.

Today was another hot and humid day and the kids went straight to the pool when we got back from the lake. Freeze had another swim too.

Good day to be in the water

It was super humid today so everyone spent at least some time in the water be it the lake or the pool.

Tristan's swim lessons went well. He's gotten a lot better with his front crawl and his butterfly stoke.


He still has trouble with his back stroke for some reason so the teacher had him use a float while practicing his backstroke kick.



even Freeze wanted to be in the pool (don't mind the green water somebody-me-forgot to replace the chlorine tablet).


Freeze had just one goal in mind, to steal the chlorine tablet holder....

It's mine ...all mine!

A fun day.

summer fun

Hayley and Tristan have started a camp or club of some sort for all their stuffed animals. The animals sign in each day and do thinks like make crafts and clothes. This has been going on for at least a week and takes up large quantities of time both at home and at the lake.




Tristan's swim lessons are going well. They did a long distance swim today and he kept up pretty well. They also worked on the butterfly stroke and Tristan's butterfly seems to need some serious help!

One of the mama ducks brought three babies to the lake today! So cute.

Back at home Colin and Trevor are still playing runescape and everyone jumps in the pool as needed. The kids gave the ferrets a much needed bath. The hot and humid weather has arrived.

I STILL have a cough which has led to some chest and side pain and a general worn out feeling. The hotter weather made it a little harder to catch my breath when active. It's pretty irritating and frustrating. I can tell my cough is at least starting to get better so that is a relief.

Menu

If I can write food diaries surely I can plan weekly menus to save time and money.

Sunday (was)
Breakfast
French toast
fruit
juice

snack
cookies

dinner
Roast vegetables
BBQ tofu
boiled potatoes, carrots, broccoli
cauliflower and cheese (nutritional yeast cheese)
fresh bread

snack
banana
pudding

supper
leftovers from dinner
and/or
grilled cheese sandwich

Monday (was)
Breakfast
Waffles and pancakes with syrup and fruit
juice

snack
cheese and crackers

dinner
scalloped potato and carrot casserole
boiled mixed vegetables
BBQ tofu (left over)

snack
fruit salad
nuts

supper
English muffin pizzas
veggies and dip

Tuesday
breakfast
Breakfast mix (like chex mix but healthier, mix of cereals and good nuts)

snack
banana
graham crackers with peanut butter

dinner
Mexican
taco lentils and rice in wraps
beans, salsa and lettuce in tacos
tortilla chips and dip

snack
pudding & or soft pretzels

supper
lentil and vegetable soup
fresh bread

Wednesday
breakfast
pancakes, waffles and fruit

snack
cheese and crackers
veggies and dip

dinner
pasta and vegetarian bolognese plus sauce
green beans
broccoli
garlic bread
salad

snack
pudding or fruit

supper
mac and cheese
carrots

Thursday
breakfast
breakfast mix cereal and nuts

snack
fruit salad

dinner
pizza
french fries(home made)
salad
bread

snack
? bake something different?

supper

vegetarian sub sandwiches with veggie cold cuts, cheese and vegetables

Friday
breakfast
bagels and cream cheese, toast and marmite

snack
hummus with crackers and veggies

dinner
vegetarian hot dogs in crescent rolls
baked beans
baked potatoes
salad

snack
nut butter and crackers

supper
are there leftovers that need using or grilled sandwiches

Saturday-subject to change if we have an outing
breakfast-brunch
pancakes
hash browns
vegetarian Canadian bacon
beans


dinner
pasta salad
?

snack
applesauce

supper
?