“By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established”
Proverbs 24:3
Have you ever made plans that are so fun and exciting that nothing can mess them up? You’ll do whatever you have to, come rain or shine, to be able to carry out those plans? On our recent trip to New England, this was exactly the case! After spending three days on beautiful Martha’s Vineyard, we planned to spend a day on the lovely island of Nantucket…and I was so excited! But one thing wasn’t looking too bright for our day on that little island…the forecast was showing rain! But there was nothing we could do about the weather, and I sure wasn’t going to let it put a damper on our day!
We had an early ferry reservation from Hyannis and departed on time for the hour trip…and boy was it an interesting trip! Within ten minutes, we were in extremely rough seas for about forty minutes! Let’s just say it was not smooth sailing! I was so glad to get off the boat onto land, but just as the forecast said, it was pouring rain. We decided to make the best of it and we had a wonderful day! There are no pretty blue skies with white puffy clouds in our photos, instead there is a different kind of beauty…ethereal looking mist and fog.
You’ll need your umbrella and rain boots today as we take a walk around the beautiful island of Nantucket! But don’t worry…later on we will dry off when we jump into a van with our own personal guide!
The tiny island of Nantucket is 14 miles long by 3.5 miles wide and is only accessible by sea or air.
Main Street on the first day of October…just a little damp!
The Pacific National Bank was built in 1804.
Beautiful architecture and cobblestone streets!
A wing of the Nantucket Atheneum (library)
Look at these gorgeous hand-carved doors!
Brant Point Lighthouse was established in 1746 to aid the whaling industry mariners.
The current lighthouse was built in 1901 and continues to operate as an active aid to navigation.
The Old Mill was built in 1746 and is the oldest functioning mill in the US. It is operated as a museum.
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A carousel horse is part of the landscape of this beautiful home.
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The Sankaty Head Lighthouse as seen through the fog from the Sankaty Head Golf Club
The Lighthouse was built in 1850 and was moved from its eroding bluff to the fifth hole of the golf course in 2007.
An organically certified cranberry bog!
Whew! We’ve made it through all of the rain…you can put your umbrellas away! I hope you all stayed dry! Now, let’s get into the van with our own personal tour guide…I will be hopping out of the van from time to time to take photos of the cedar shake homes on Nantucket!
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Thank you for braving the rain with us! We hope you enjoyed our trip to the island of Nantucket!
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Looks like a wonderful trip. Such beautiful pictures. I have wanted to go to Martha’s Vineyard for some time and am hoping to make it spring of next year. Would you have a recommendation for lodging there? Thank you for your wonderful posts. They are much enjoyed. God Bless.
Judy, thank you for your sweet comments. We stayed at the Charlotte Inn on Martha’s Vineyard, it is historic and beautiful! Hope you get to visit! Have a wonderful week, Pam
Lovely photos, in spite of the rain!
Thanks, Rita…have a wonderful Monday!
Pam, what beautiful photographs! That part of the country is so beautiful and has so much rich history. Thanks so much for sharing your trip with us. I have enjoyed it so! I hope that you have a happy and blessed day!!!
Thanks for traveling with me, Shannon! Have a joy-filled week’
Rain or shine, it’s beautiful! You didn’t mention sea-sickness, but I felt sea-sick as you described the turbulent water. Thanks for sharing that part quickly. 🙂 Your determination paid off, and I’m so glad y’all enjoyed your day! You made the day great by being persistent. Thanks for sharing!
Kim, the ferry ride was terrifying, but soon forgotten once we got off the boat. The return trip was calm!
I really want to go to Nantucket!!!!! Wonderful photos of such a gorgeous spot! 😉
Rebeca
Thanks for going along on the tour, Rebeca!
Still stunning despite the rain Pam!! You were brave on that boat journey though…..
Joy, the ferry ride almost got to me. We have been on really rough seas for 24 hours in the Gulf of Alaska a few years ago, but this ride terrified me. Fortunately the return trip was smooth!
I have read a series of books that included one with a cranberry bog. I have always wanted to visit one. Beautiful pictures!
Thanks Jenny…we were a week early. The next week they flooded the bog and harvested the cranberries.
Thanks for the lovely photo tour. Nantucket is beautiful in any weather or season–we love vacationing there!
Bobbi, thank you. I am sure you have beautiful photos of the island!
Everything is just beautiful. thank you for the tour. I have never been. Sheial
Thanks for joining me, Sheila!
Great photos despite the weather. I haven’t been to this area so I enjoyed the tour very much.
Thanks so much, Bonnie! Wishing you a great week!
Oh, Pam, thank you, I would have enjoyed 200 more pictures of the houses and gardens. I’m going to save this. This must be the most beautiful place in America.
Ginene
Ginene, it was beautiful in spite of the rain. I would love to go when their gardens are in full bloom!
I sure did enjoy your trip! I have always wanted to visit Nantucket. Your photos are lovely.
Thanks for touring the island with me! Happy Wednesday, Eilis
Beautiful photos Pam! I think the rainy backgrounds are very Nantucket! Your ferry ride sounded scary, hope your stomachs weren’t to upset 🙂 Love the lighthouse shots and the cranberry bog- Can you imagine living there year round?
Jenna
Jenna, the ferry ride was scary, I was so glad to get off that boat!
Just gorgeous, even in the rain, and what I thought it would look like. I do want to visit that whole area some day. Thanks for the tour!
Thanks for joining me on the tour, Ann Marie!
Oh, I would love to go there! You had the right attitude Pam. “Rain or shine, you’ll have a good time”. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Jann you would love Nantucket!
Really a lovely post. I want to visit the island someday, but your tour will be more than enough for now. thanks.
Thanks for joining me on Nantucket!
What gorgeous photos of a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing them so eloquently.
Thanks so much, Julie! We loved the trip!
Well, you made it much farther in the rain than I did in the sun this summer (I was on foot for a few hours!). I loved all your photos — some places I recognize from my visit and some delightful new ones. It’s a great spot! I did a series of posts on Martha’s and Nantucket earlier this summer on the Gypsy and I just loved it. I’m going to check back and see if you have any Martha posts so I can relive my adventures through your eyes. Coming via TOTOH.
How fun that we have both posted on the same places! I will definitely be visiting your posts and thanks for your visits this morning! You made my day! Blessings~
Love this! Nantucket is on my travel bucket list. Such a beautiful and historic place. 🙂
Hope you make it one day…it is beautiful!
Beautiful pictures, I love a rainy day!
Thanks, Carole! Happy weekend!
Pam, If I could tell you how many times I have been stuck on that island either because of wind, storm or fog you would laugh! But it is still one of my favorite places on earth and you captured it so perfectly with your beautiful photos. One great thing about rainy days there is the quiet! Thank you for the tour. Linda
A lovely place to be stuck for sure, Linda!
beautiful photos…it must have been a one in a million trip. so glad u had fun
Thanks BJ, wishing you a wonderful Sunday!
What a beautiful place to visit, thank you for taking us with you! Put this on my “must do” list…xo Lidy
These are beautiful pictures! Happy to hear that you set your intention to have a wonderful day and you did. Thank you for sharing with us this week at Celebrate Your Story, have a great weekend.
Love partying with you sweet ladies’
I truly enjoyed my visit with you. Thank you.
Thanks so much for the visit, Laura…wishing you a great week ahead!
What a lovely little town! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
Thanks Sherry, blessings~
Thanks Sherry for the lovely party!
It looks like you made the best of the not-so-perfect weather situation! I have never been to Nantucket but it’s on my list. Even with the rainy weather, it looks so beautiful with its charming New England architecture. Thanks for sharing again at Take Me Away! It’s always great to have you!
Shelley
Definitely add Nantucket to your bucket list, worth a visit!
I wouldn’t want to ever leave! Such beautiful architecture and the cobblestone streets are lovely…just beautiful!
Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
Blessings,
Cindy
Cindy, thank you so much!
Oh, thank you for sharing your trip. My husband and I spent our honeymoon on Nantucket 20 years ago. The surprise for me in your post was the picture of the carousel horse. I took that same photo when visiting the other side of the island. I brings back happy memories. I am thankful to the Lord for those happy memories and for bloggers like you who serve to remind me of my blessings.
How wonderful that you spent your honeymoon on Nantucket. We loved it even in the rain. Amazing that the carousel horse was there 20 years ago. Wishing you a wonderful week!
Gorgeous photos! The rain made it more cozy!