My Cape Cod

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Crossing the bridge into Cape Cod almost changes you.  That bridge… it’s the barrier between your life and your soul.  Once your cross, you leave everything behind, if only for a short while.

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On the other side, the only choice is all that you can do, and all you don’t have to.

When a trip to a Salt Pond becomes a quiet walk with nature.

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When lighthouses and monuments lead to glorious views.

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Where a train ride leads to an inland adventure.

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Where the tip of The Cape is just the beginning of a beautiful day…

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A day that takes you over mountains of sand…

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…To the most breathtaking of beachside sunsets.

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Speaking of beaches, there are a few of those.

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You can even bring your favorite ride.

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Or follow a path to catch some dinner.

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The last morning there I biked to the beach one more time, just to walk alone and smell the salty air.  I was blessed with a sort of steely sky, the sun pouring a slight golden warmth onto the water.  For a moment in time, I could not imagine anywhere I would rather be.

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This was my Heaven.  This was my Cape Cod.