PET APPRECIATION IN PECKTOWN, MEGGSACHUSETTS

Eunice and I went to Provincetown, which we renamed, "Pecktown"as we overheard that the town would be celebrating pets.   P'Town is supposed to be the most pet friendly place in the United States.  From our observations, "pet" equals "dog".  We did not come across either a cat or rubber chicken park!

The first part of the week was devoted to a Tennessee Williams Festival.  We saw one play at the Provincetown Theatre and met some big shot who runs something.

Dinner was at a new restaurant called Hot L Bar and Grille just steps away from Eastwood at Provincetown, where we stayed.  Checked out their lounge, too...we thought it was a rest room....ha ha.

We met the President of the United States!!!  I guess if we're rubber chickens then the prez could be a cardboard man.

Off to McMillian Pier where we went on a Critter Cruise.   Saw teeny critters and some crabs.

There's a new "doggie park" in front of Town Hall.  Some benches and a fountain with three sized fountains; the bottom one for doggies....but P'Town doesn't discriminate.

Eunice and I had a hamburger at one joint and then saw a Doggie Dining Area, so we chomped on some greens for dessert.

Another day, we went to a place called Sage Inn where we met the chef and had lunch.  Then we took a tour of the herb wall.

The week went on and dinner was at a place called Local 186

The last place we went to was the library where we got a view of a replica of a ship built inside the library....way cool!!

Going through security in P'Town to go back, the lady found us in someone's backpack and was quite surprised.  We explained that we lost our ticket so she let us on as long as we stayed in the backpack.  It was owned by our friend Merle. 

ALBANY AND COOPERSTOWN

Eunice and I haven't gone away for awhile as we have been spending a lot of time with Marilyn and Minerva.  We decided to take a break, hoping that Marilyn won't steal any of our plastic corn, and go to Albany and Cooperstown.

We took Amtrak to Albany.  When we arrived this guy Schuyler Bull picked us up.  We wanted to drive but realized that it would be difficult due to our legs being too short.  Oh well...we tried.

Schuyler took us to a few sights in Albany including the Albany Institute of History and Art and the New York State Museum.  We saw a lot of stuff.  Eunice wanted to take a tour of the Capitol building  but it was too much for the day.  Eating was more important.  A sandwich sufficed for lunch. 

We had dinner at this really great restaurant called Yono's and sat with Michelle and her husband.  Some folks at the next table wanted us to get a photo with them.  I think we have becomes celebrities!!!!

The next day was spent in Cooperstown as the National Hall of Fame was having their annual inductions.  There we met up with Deb Taylor after a quick tour of the HOF.  

Lunch on the lake and few sights.  Being a bit thirsty we checked out Fly Creek Cider Mill.  At one point we needed to use the restroom....we needed to rest.  Boy were we lucky.  There was a couch in the bathroom.  Back on Main Street in Cooperstown, we stopped at a shop that Deb's daughter owned.

All in all we had a fabulous time. 

EXPLORING STATEN ISLAND

Eunice and I decided to begin exploring the borough of Staten Island in New York City. We met up with Merle who will be writing some articles. There are five boroughs in New York City. Manhattan is the one that everyone goes to and the other boroughs are referred to as the "Outer Boroughs". Because Staten Island is so separate from the others...for years, the only way to get there was by ferry...Merle is going to call it the "Outer-Outer Borough".

We went to this restaurant, Ruddy & Dean North Shore Stead Company, just a few blocks from the ferry. It looks like I'm needing glasses to read and sometimes to see the food up close. Oh well! I had to borrow Merle's glasses.

Great wine list! We had some oysters...I think one was a kumamoto, another was a Wellfleet and the other a Blue Point. We didn't care...we were just hungry!

We indulged in a cup of lobster bisque and then shared a Bone in ribeye steak and some tasty scallops.

All was delicious!

OUT TO EAT

It's been quite a while since Eunice and I went anywhere. We've been busy hanging out with our new friends, Marilyn and Minerva. They haven't been out in public as yet so Eunice and I went to this wonderful Dominican restaurant in Queens called Gran Rancho.

We started with this dip that had onions, charred tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar and chipolte. It was served with yucca chips and plantain chips. A bit spicy, but good.

Appetizers of shrimp cerviche, octopus salad and a trio of empanadas...beef, chicken...looked but didn't eat...and one with guava and cheese.

Out came this drink in a pineapple. I think we sipped it too quickly. Didn't realize that Merle was there. She sat down at the table with her friends Deveka and Ernie. Merle was aghast. She didn't realize that we were only kidding.

We met the owner, Oscar Monegro. Continuing with our food...we had some oxtail and some goat dish. Later this guy came over to sing with his guitar.

All in all the food was great.