Manomet, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Manomet, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Manomet, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

On the Waterfront, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA


Late afternoon shadows and light on the westward side of the Plymouth Rock Memorial. (Or maybe tall gray pushrods pressing down on gray rounds of bread dough?)

This vintage Dodge was sitting at idle along the Town Dock.  That characteristic rumbling exhaust sound instantly transported me back to the late 1960's era of "muscle cars."

A pair of very small offices/booths also on Plymouth Town Dock. These small structures are common at many New England harbors to provide protection from the elements for charter operators to greet customers.

Even gulls can enjoy a nap in the warm sunshine on a cold spring day. This platform tied to a buoy provides the gulls with good protection from land predators - including overly excited toddlers who want to chase them. 

"Massasoit, Great Sachem of the Wampanoags, Protector and Preserver of the Pilgrims, 1621" is scribed onto the plaque at the base of this towering tribute to the great Native American Chief. 

Adjacent to the Massasoit statue is this simple plaque on a large stone. It speaks for itself.

Peeling paint on an enclosed porch.

This wall along the harbor seems to be designed to discourage folks from sitting on it.  Looks effective for that purpose. On the other hand, it doesn't seem very effective as a warm welcome to showcase "America's Hometown."


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