So this past week was filled with great Frost family reunion fun (that’s Keba’s family in case you were confused by the last name thing). Aaron and I flew to BAUston and rented a CAH, picked up Teddy and Lori, and met the rest of the family on “the cape” - which Aaron says with a haughty manner while rolling his eyes.
It turns out that Cape Cod was not as stuffy as we expected, and actually rather laid back and undeveloped. We stayed in a B&B with 30 of my relatives (Aunts, Uncle, Cousins, Siblings) in Brewster, which was by the beach but very quiet and quaint. It was really good to see all of my family members, and it reminded me how grateful and privileged I am to be so close to my extended family (especially considering how far away they are).
My Grandpa, in true Frost family style, planned lots of great events for us, but also kept a few days clear on the calendar. We had a few planned all-family meals, a train ride through cranberry bogs, a 60th birthday party for my mom, a chartered fishing trip, a lobster feast and clam bake, and a family genealogy talk. In addition to these “scheduled” events, we also spent a lot of time just relaxing at the beach, swimming, and driving around Cape Cod. One day we drove all the way to the north tip to Provincetown, which was a beach-like version of Capitol Hill and a lot of fun. It was a good place to walk around and people watch, and there were also a lot of small art galleries.
Another day, Aaron, I, Ted and Lori took a ferry to Martha’s Vineyard, and rented bikes to ride around the island. We didn’t have much time to see the different towns, but I was surprisingly fond of what we did see. It helped that the weather that day was beautiful. Then, another night, Aaron and I checked out a Cape Cod League baseball game in Chatham, which is college level players, but with a like-a-high-school-game feel. I think it was a highlight for Aaron and at least entertaining for me.
After 6 days with family we headed off the Cape, and stopped in a little town called Sandwich along the way. We spotted the Sandwich police, along with the Sandwich fire and rescue. Luckily we enjoyed a good lunch of Sandwiches, without having any interaction with these public agencies. It was a fun afternoon.
Finally we parted ways with Ben and Jenna, dropped Ted and Lori off at their hotel, and met up with our good friends from college, Brian and Sarah Bhuta. We stayed three nights with them in Providence and were treated to some great food, good hang out time, a tour of all the sites in Boston, and a “Water Fire” display in dowtown Providence. It was random, but also a lot of fun.
Thanks to my Grandpa (and whole family) and the Bhutas for such generous hospitality. Even though we were far away from MD/PA, it still felt nice to be on the East Coast again. Though we sure don’t miss that humidity!
I love Boston! Can’t wait to hear more about your trip tomorrow!