2021

Cape Cod Trekkers Proved to be Resilient Travelers

The day started out nice and easy with a chance to sleep in and have a relaxing morning. Because we weren’t planning on changing camps, there was no rush to pack up tents. With the extra time, the cook crew, Josh, Patrick, and Mac decided to chef up some French toast. Some put whip cream atop others peanut butter. But everyone used the syrup! After breakfast, we hopped on our pannier-free bikes for a venture around town. First we hit the beach where we walked to the jetty, tossed the frisbee, and took a stroll down the shore. It was a bit too chilly for us to swim but not too cold for the seals! A couple were spotted swimming just offshore. Next we walked the boardwalk through some marshland and saw some crabs. After all the walking, we went to get burgers for lunch. While eating, our plans changed entirely. After eating, we raced back to the campsite to break down camp. Our new plan was to make it to Martha’s Vineyard by tonight! Once the gear was packed and the site was swept, we hit the road headed west towards the bus station. Luckily there was a bike path along the canal that made cruising nice and easy. Once at the bus stop, we split into two groups, the bussers and the bikers. The bussers made it out to the ferry station in 30 minutes and the bikers made it in 90. Luckily there were multiple ferries running so timing was not much of an issue. As the bikers arrived at the ferry it was five minutes to departure. They grabbed their tickets, hopped aboard and set sail for Martha’s Vineyard. Once on the island, the groups made their way to the cabins to settle in. After a light dinner everyone went to bed full and tired. The mattresses in the cabin offered a sweet reward for a day well spent. We made it to Martha’s Vineyard!