Cape Cod Capers - Arriving on the Cape

Not sure how many 'capers' I shall get around to relating, but this is the first...
As is the case with getting on and off Vancouver Island, much thought and planning is put into getting on and off Cape Cod, the only difference being that the traveller to the Cape has two bridges - Bourne and Sagamore - rather than ferries to contend with. Add to the mix the fact that the Sagamore Bridge is undergoing repairs, and it's easy to see why good planning is so important. Sue's neighbour, Trudi, whose Cape Cod Beach cottage we were heading to, gave us excellent directions, so that we were able to avoid those dreaded traffic line-ups, and getting on to the Cape was a breeze!
We had breezy weather that day - last Monday, Sept. 28 - and sunshine as well, so as soon as we were across the Bourne Bridge, we wended our way down to the Cape Cod Canal, and the multi-purpose trail running alongside it. This turned out to be an ideal spot for biking - and walking, roller-blading, skate-boarding or whatever you felt like doing - so I wheeled along for some six or seven miles, to rendezvous with Sue at the Sandwich Marina. Making our way through Sandwich, we did encounter some traffic line-ups, but thankfully they were not going our way, but were commuters returning to the mainland after their day of work on the Cape. We learned that for many, living on the Cape is not an option, as it is so expensive....
It was an easy drive up the scenic Mid-Island Highway,, and soon we were at the 'elbow' of the Cape, where Chatham is located. We took an unplanned drive of exploration around Chatham - I misread Trudi's excellent directions! - and were wowed by the huge homes on expansive estates, interspersed with bays and ponds, that we passed along the way. We eventually found ourselves at Squanto Drive, where Trudi's cottage is located. It is nestled down a slight slope, close to the bank of the Oyster River, where we could watch various little sailboats and other craft bobbing around at anchor.
The cottage itself was quite charming! Each of the three bedrooms, and the living room, had its own unique beach/nautical decor, and was so cozy and inviting. In no time at all, we had made ourselves thoroughly at home, preparing a 'gourmet'supper in the well-equipped kitchen...