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Sunsets, Sandy Neck and more: the Upper Cape in pictures

Sunsets, Sandy Neck & more: the Upper Cape in pictures

Editor's note: Just because you live on Cape Cod, doesn't mean you don't see it as a special, magical place.  We don't all take our beautiful daily surroundings for granted. Our Sam Pearsall put down the pen (but luckily, only for a minute) and picked up the camera capturing some lovely shots of the Upper Cape.

The Sunset: Nothing like a couple of Cape Codders (gotta be Ocean Spray cranberry and Absolut vodka) to make a Cape Cod sunset that much more perfect. This photo was taken at Chapoquoit Beach in West Falmouth in June when the sun was setting at almost 9 PM. Going to watch the sunset on a daily basis was something I learned out in San Diego... I saw my first “green flash” there too! Everyone goes as often as they can out there and it never gets old, so I started thinking I’d better start taking advantage of the gorgeous sunsets we have on the Cape so now I go all the time. 

The Cast: This photo was taken while cruising down Sandy Neck in Sandwich in my friend’s bright yellow Jeep last summer. A couple cast their poles out into the surf hoping for a bite. Sandy Neck is a great place to hang out, cookout, and soak up the sun on a perfect summer day on the Cape. The only thing is, if the tide comes in you’re stuck ‘til it goes back out.

Tiger Lilies: These orange tiger lilies were blooming all around Spohrs Gardens in Woods Hole in July. The 6-acre garden has countless paths winding up hills and through the wooded area alongside Oyster Pond with beautiful flowers and plants everywhere you turn.

Mr. and Mrs. Spohr acquired the property and planted the gardens over 50 years ago and although both have since passed away, volunteers still maintain the beautiful gardens.

The Paddle: West Famouth Harbor is an excellent spot for kayaking with the calm waters and picturesque views. I paddled from the boat ramp across the harbor to “Chappy” (Chapoquoit Beach) for a nice picnic and swim. Although there was barely any wake, rowing somewhat into the wind on the way to the beach was a great workout. Then, on the way back to the boat ramp, I just cruised along in the breeze, paddling here and there just to keep myself headed in the right direction.