The village of Provincetown is the last outpost on Cape Cod, situated just before land tapers to its sandy end. The “elbow” of the Cape provides good protection against the wave action of the open Atlantic, and the anchorage off town is a good one in most summer weather.
The main street near the main ferry dock is filled with typical tourist-town sites – souvenir shops, fudge and saltwater taffy stores, and sunburnt daytrippers from the mainland. But just half a block further inland, P-town comes into its own. Cedar shingled covered beach cottages ooze New England charm, and the odd passing car gives way to pedestrians.
In addition to the beautiful setting, Provincetown is likely as the LGBTQ+ capital of the east coast of the US. Rainbow pride flags (and their cousin, the bear flag) flap in the gentle breeze, drape from open windows, and frame license plates on parked cars.
Oso bobs in the gentle southwest sea breeze, protected by the long, sandy spit, as her crew enjoys the peaceful setting and looks northward.
