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...was both rewarding and disappointing... Hyannis 'village' was the largest village that I have ever visited. Urban sprawl comes to mind. I suppose it is understandable as it is within easy reach of the Big Apple and Boston.

The weather was rather autumn British with grey clouds and rain, although not nearly as bad as New York was receiving just 'down the road'. The best bits for me were the most remote parts...

 

The weather was reflected in the name of this store. It rained pretty much all the time we were in Newport, but then, we shouldn't be too surprised, we are here for history, not beaches.

We moved on to Sandwich, which I associate with either Kent, England or lunch depending on when you ask me.

If you need a bathroom in Cape Cod, make sure it's not winter.

This is the other end of the water cycle.
This is the old grist mill in Sandwich, which seemed to be a very English sort of place. The notice tells you about the history of said grist mill.

Now this is sheer Stratford on Avon.

and this is a cunning mixture of Olde England and New England.

Once inside, we enjoy a lovely cream tea.

Its a very long time since I had one of those anywhere.

It seems that the proprietor is doing all right out of our cream teas.

We eventually find the Atlantic coast. Its grey and quite windy: just as the forecast said it would be.

I used to work for the B.B.C. but it wasn't here...

Loads of fresh, fresh air here.

Heads into the wind, girls.

We meet up with some other holiday makers.

Now that's a big flag to be on the back of a truck.

Bleak yet atmospheric.

The house here will eventually have to be demolished as it is now part of a National Park.

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