My sister-in-law and her boyfriend are visiting from Cincinnati, Ohio. Liv is here too, taking a few days off from the hubbub of NYC. I am having so much fun giving the grand tour of our island that I feel as though I am on staycation while they are here vacationing. Our guests arrived late Tuesday night and we had a classic New England dinner waiting for them, with fresh off-the-boat Captain Joe and Sons steamed lobsters (two for each as they are so affordable), red cabbage and carrot coleslaw, potato salad, Alexandra’s olive bread, and blueberry cake with whip cream.
Yesterday after touring the Gloucester Harbor Walk, we stopped at Virgilios for take-out sandwiches to bring to the Dog Bar Breakwater for lunch. Then off to Good Harbor Beach for a swim before dinner.
We had a wonderfully fun dinner at The Pub at Cape Ann Brewing Company. Fried calamari for me, beer-marinated steak tips for Liv, delicious fish cakes for Tom, and Amy and Arnold both had the yummy haddock tortillas. Everyone enjoyed their beer selection from the unique and varied beer menu. Liv’s choice was especially interesting; a refreshing summer ale, their Saison, brewed with strawberries and rhubarb.
Calamari with a very light breading and fried to perfection
Liv’s friend Jess is a waitress at the Pub
Today we’re off to visit Willowdale Estate, whale watch, and then a late night birthday dinner for my husband Tom at the fabulous Duckworth’s!
The people, the sights, the natural beauty that surrounds–wouldn’t you agree that we live in just the most beautiful and the most interesting Staycation Destination anywhere?
The Pub at Cape Ann Brew Company
Your guests will never want to leave. Those were all the right places. Perfect!
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Thanks schooner39–so many beautiful places to take them to and they are having a great time!
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Great photos and looks like a fun time.. Liv and Jess pictures, pretty women.. Jess used to live across the street from me in Burlington..
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It was a fun time–the house is going to seem so empty next week. See you soon I hope!
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Good morning Donna ~ we didn’t stray to far from each other did we? LOL
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My beautiful daughter, Jessica!
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Lovely daughter donnapoco-so good to meet her!
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Thank you Kim.
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