On Bearskin Neck

This is my favorite part of Rockport. Just walking around here makes me happy.



There are lots of artisan shops and places to get fun food. We had a light lunch in a cafe that overlooks the water. Afterward, there's a cupcake store that also sells ice cream and I got a very great chocolate milkshake (Tom got a cone).

Then we had to do the rock-scramble out to the end of the point.

If this is 6, then where are 1 through 5?

This street always captures my imagination. It runs parallel to the main shopping area, just paces away from it, but it's quiet and residential.


What's it like to live right there, I wonder? I think it would be fun to find out, just for a few weeks. Just to see what it's like.

Plus there are often signs for apartments to rent on top of store fronts. The sign in the window, which you can only just make out here, says "Summer Rental" and a phone number.

Granted it's a bit late for a summer rental, but I bet they'd rent it out for a couple weeks.

I think it would be really cool.

And so does Tom!

After we're satisfied with our walk around Bearskin Neck, on our way out we have to stop here.


It has two locations -- the more central one is easier to find than this one, which is why it was mobbed yesterday. This one's a bit of a walk but it's worth it. I mean, you just have to leave Rockport with a bag of candy.

Mmm ... chocolate almond bark ... candied ginger ... white chocolate ...

My legs are a little sore from climbing on the rocks but it's worth it!