Martha's Vineyard

Behind the good shot...

Cambria loved watching the process of

docking the ferry.

These two in a sweet little shop...

Here we come, Martha!

The bus is the way to get around Martha's Vineyard,

we rode 9 rides.

First stop, Oak Bluffs.  

The campgrounds was the first summer religious

camp meeting for Methodists.  A colorful and 

intentional community with gingerbread 

cottages.

A lovely market. 

She loves blueberries!

"Town hangs"

A quick stop to see the cliffs and lighthouse, then back

on the bus. 

So I overheard a conversation and then tried

to chase it down so we could experience 

our final stop in Martha's Vineyard.

It was a bit cold and the next bus wouldn't 

be back for an hour, but we went for it.

I'm glad we did. 

Conquering clams!

A real fishing village. 

(From Dev's travel journal)

Menemsha harbor 

Menemsha Harbor deserves its name, it is exactly like what you picture when you think of a quaint fishing village. When I say “village” that is really the only word to describe it, located in the town of Chilmark on the island of Martha's Vineyard, you would not know its apart of a town.  

This fishing harbor is exactly that, a harbor with many docked boats and a couple of restaurants, although they are not much more then a kitchen and a back patio. Public restrooms at the entrance to the village are the only ones you can find unless you consider jumping in the water a toilet. But be careful, there could be sharks because it is well known for being the movie shooting background for the fictional "Amity Island" of Steven Spielberg's 1975 film Jaws. But don’t worry the only time you will be in the water is if you decide to jump in to take a swim.

The villages historic harbor serves as the point of departure for local fishermen, some from multi-generational fishing families. One of its claims to fame are the sunsets, as it is home of one of the most dramatic sunsets in New England. We visited the village and watched the sun set, while we sat and ate.  There are no words to describe this show of colors and that is coming from a Maui girl. Fishing cottages are the only houses around, and you can hardly see them in the dimming light. With only two or three cars and most locals on the water or in the kitchen making your delish fish sandwich, you will pretty much have the place to yourself. Menemsha pier is a great place to walk although it is rocky, if you want a unobstructed view of the sunset or a postcard picture this is the place to go. I was thrilled with this village and enjoyed my hour and a half there immensely.  I was also a bit obsessed with my fish sandwich and would definitely come back. If you want a amazing sunset, want to see where jaws was filmed, want to get obsessed with a fish sandwich, or simply want some quiet this is the place for you!

Eat a yummy fish sandwich and...

Let's catch that ferry!