This morning we discovered just how small Rhode Island is. We saw the sites and drove on by 10:30. It was beautiful and petite. Our next turn took us to Cape Code, MA. We had decided that we would drive to the end of the Cape. Yeah - we had no idea that it is as big as it is. We drove on side highways in order to enjoy the sites. We saw charming towns and beautiful buildings, yet everything was closed! Everyone on the cape closes up shop in November. They will reopen in March. This is the case for all of the New England area tourist stops, we have learned. We ate lunch at a local cafe with a very colorful waiter. With this stop we tied up my desire to find a "Luke's Dinner". The drive and all took us close to 5 hours.
This evening we checked into the Governor Bradford Hotel. Then we ate a 17-century dinner with the pilgrims. We ate the feast food the Pilgrim’s ate, and did so with local historians in full character. It was a truly enjoyable experience.
Our Bill of Fare was as follows with our translation of what it was to the right.
Ciderkin - cider
Cheate Bread and Butter - it had no salt (it looked like what I make when I mess up my bread machine bread)
FIRST COURSE
A Sallet - salad
Mussels Seeth'd with Parsley
A Dish of Turkey, Sauc'd
A Pottage of Cabbage, Leeks & Onions
A Sweet Pudding of Native Corn
SECOND COURSE
Stewed Pompion - pumpkin and vinegar (I love pumpkin - but not with vinegar!)
A Chine of Pork, Roast'd
Fricassee of Fish
Cheesecake made with spice and dried fruit
A Charger of Holland Cheese & Fruit
It was a fantastic experience! We are so excited to visit Plimouth Plantation tomorrow!
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