There Once Was An Empty Nester Who Went to Nantucket

Hello dear friends.  Welcome to my dream.  Even though I was born and raised in Connecticut, I have never been to Nantucket, a place that many of  my favorite movies and novels have taken place.  When the Mister dropped the bomb came home one Thursday evening last September and told me whispered in my ear that we were being transferred to Boston, my first words were "Now you have to take me to Nantucket!"  It took a few months, but I got there.

I bought ferry tickets through Living Social.  They offer all kinds of deals on line at discounted prices.  I have bought a lot of great things through Living Social and other on-line deal companies and only had good experiences.

Part of the deal with the ferry tickets was that they were for first class.  I was not aware of that when I purchased the tickets! Glad it worked out that way.  The first class is well worth it.  The lounge is equipped with couches, tables and chairs, and if that weren't enough, a full bar with a sexy bartender wearing cardiac wrap around sunglasses.  Who could ask for anything more?

If the Mister gets on my nerves I'm hanging with these gals.

Keep dreamin, Mister.

As we approached Nantucket, I was not disappointed.

Nice crib!

Something about light houses that I just love.

This is exactly how I pictured Nantucket.

Right off the ferry... let the shopping begin! 

Is this not the cutest shop ev-ah?  
I'm working on my Boston accent.

Visiting the island at the end of the season brings a lot of perks. There were lots of great sales going on. 

The thing I liked most about the shops in Nantucket is that each shop differed in their inventory.  I hate going some place where every shop is stocked with the same old stuff.

Lobster Boil Soap!  That's a first...

Love this hand painted line of ceramics.

This is a gotta have. 

Before we left the ferry, the captain made an announcement of warning.  He told everyone to be careful walking because last week a lady broke her ankle strolling the shops on the cobblestone streets.  
So glad I left the stilettos at home! 

University of Nantucket?  
Where was this when I was looking at colleges?

We had lunch at the White Elephant Hotel.  Elin Hilderbrand has mentioned this place in a few of her novels.

The Mister insists on always ordering a drink that matches his shirt.

We started with shrimp cocktail and then ordered these 2 delicious flat breads.  

I wondered if I asked really nicely if the lucky person from the White Elephant who gets to tool around in this beauty would give me a ride to the ferry.  The Mister gave me his famous don't even think about it looks.  My fellow first class mates would have been sooo jealous!

Enjoy your last day of summer!