After leaving Newport we returned to Falmouth to get the a few things done. As it was the first time we knew where and when we would be we ordered loads of bits and pieces.

One of the items we have been wanting for some time, bicycles:

We saw this type on the dock in New York and the owner said there were good. They fold up quickly, stow in a bag. 6 speed gears, not racing bikes but good to get round on.

Our first trip was down the bike trail from Falmouth to Woods Hole. 5 mile ride, lunch at a nice pub and a 7 mile wobble back.

Woods Hole is famous for the MBL:

and mermaids on shore leave, if you can spot them.