Boston is a great city, and the cleanest I’ve ever visited, but found myself lacking in things to do. There were no theaters or museums left for me to see which I haven’t already.

The Museum of Fine Arts is spectacular.

As is the Museum of Science..

And there is a Fine Arts Museums at Tufts which I’m sure is equally grand as Harvard’s, however, quite frankly I was museum’d out, if there is such a word..

So when I saw the Expedia tour for Martha’s Vineyard at $179., I joined on..

Started the day leaving at 615 from Btown. Then a short 90 minute jaunt with 12 senior ladies from all parts of the world.

What a beautiful drive down the coast and through Falmouth, one of the most elegant and expensive towns of the Cape. Homes start at $800,000. If only..

View from the lighthouse..

Then on to the boat, the Martha’s Vineyard, for a 40 minute ride across the sea..

Next joined Tom, a native, for a phenomenal tour. He gave so much information and insights into the isle that my cup overflowed.

Martha has been around over 10,000 years with Indians inhabiting it. Indians still remain and very happy to hear they have been given much protection. They now are considering building a casino on island. And while locals are adverse to this, they have little say.

This home is one of the religious communities homes. They still come and summer here having their own police and fire department.

After The World War much of the isle was left and African Americans came and bought the homes which were abandoned. These folks remain passing their homes down to future generations.

The likes of black politicians, actors, and sports figures, own these homes. And our guide Tom stated there are amazing Juneteenth celebrations in this area.

Next on to Edgartown

Town Hall

And oh the shops readying for the influx of tourists.,

And the gardens

Do some rocking or,

From here we passed where the Obama’s had their home as well as the likes of Ted Danson and Jackie O. The area is filled with celebrity, and notables, and our guide Tom knew all.

He and his family had even stayed at the White House on four separate occasions while President Clinton was in office.

But for me the high point of our tour was the bluffs..

This was the quickest 3 hour tour I had ever been on. Wish I could have captured more pictures. Once back at the boat area had some delicious fish at this spot..

And enjoyed the walk back to the boat as I passed this scene..

One last gingerbread house..