Happy Anniversary to us with 51 years of marriage today.

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15. Congratulations..54 years is no small fete..enjoy your day together..

As a 6th grader, we learned the story of the pilgrimage to a new world.. our class trip was to Plymouth Rock and the mayflower..early summer of late fifties..it was a time you could reach out and touch the rock..they had to lower it some years ago, out of reach of those who would chip at it..

A visit to Plymouth and the Pilgrim village should be on everyone's bucket list, if going to be in the area..and, of course, the Mayflower..just stand below deck, and take in your surroundings..not your everyday cruise. Wonderful how the locals have preserved the village..

Miles Standish Monument stands out as well..for a kid of 10-or 11, I remember how high the circular staircase was, much fun to climb..

My last trip back was in '98 for my daughters wedding..brought a friend from AZ who had never been to New England..we traveled over 2500 miles during a 3 week visit, having used a cottage rental in E Dennis as base..from Provincetown, to Marthas Vineyard (yes, jeep on ferry)..north to Salem, up to Portand ME..down to taking in Fanuel Hall in Boston..my friend loved the authentic dress, and feast prepping (mid Oct visit) at Plymouth most of all - (she was an elementary school teacher) - ..congrats again..and thanks for tapping into one of my fondest memories..