Saturday, November 29, 2008

Finding Peace at Wellfleet's Ponds & Christmas Trees


Many non-residents have returned to Wellfleet for the Thanksgiving holiday, and lights flicker on the hillside at night, evidence of their presence. One neighbor makes a point of walking to Dyer Pond with her daughters on every visit because of the peace she finds there. Today Sven and I went to Dyer Pond ourselves and proceeded on to Great Pond. The photo below shows nearby Turtle Pond. How serene it was! Not a sound could be heard. Quite a contrast to the village where Xmas trees are on sale outside the former Catholic Church, future Preservation Hall. "Fresh from Nova Scotia, Premium Quality, Large Assortment" read the flyer from the Wellfleet Chamber. The sale will continue tomorrow from noon to 4 p.m. and next weekend. On Sunday, December 7th, Preservation Hall will hold its annual craft fair, a great event which always features the most amazing gingerbread houses you can imagine ....