Holed Up in Port, Explored Area

Ahoy! It's Jennifer writing to you today. Remnants of Harvey kept us in port tending to our dock lines in strong winds. When we finally had a small break in the rain, we took a walk (hadn't moved our bodies for days!) across the bridge to Fairhaven. We spotted a farmer's market and it led us to a museum on Joshua Slocum - the first man to circumnavigate the globe solo in 1900 in a 36' sloop, the Spray. What a pioneer! He set sail on his journey not far from our dock (see memorial below).  Additionally, I got a crash course about the first Japanese man to live in America in the mid-1800's:Manjiro Nakahama (a fascinating story!) We are both interested in New England history & found it to be an enriching afternoon.  Off to Martha's Vineyard tomorrow with the arrival of some good weather.