New England Summer, Part 3

Our trip to Martha's Vineyard was a bit of an adventure---and not in a good way. We arrived at the Steamship authority parking lot closest to the ferry just as the last car, literally, was allowed in that lot. We then had to turn around and drive back 20 minutes in the direction we had just come to park our car in one of their overflow lots. We then grabbed all the stuff we had packed for our one night on the island and ran to the bus that would take us back to the ferry. We were the last family allowed on the bus, which got us there with about 20 minutes to spare.

When we got to the dock it was mobbed with people. We stood in line for tickets and then waited in another line to get on the ferry. The ferry was more cramped and dark then the Seattle ferries we are used to! And the food was more expensive! When we landed in Oaks Bluff we walked a few blocks to our hotel, which I thought looked charming on the outside. But then we arrived at our room (pictured above).

According to its website, "the Wesley Hotel is the last of the grand hotels which were built in Oak Bluffs during the late 1800's. The Wesley has been in continuous operation as a destination for travelers since 1879." Unfortunately, they have not significantly renovated the rooms for more than 100 years either. I won't say what we paid for the room above, but I think it's safe to say it's the most we've ever paid for a room in our lives! On the other hand, it's the only lodging we paid for on the whole trip, so we can't be too grumpy!