Massachusetts - Day 8 or Mayflowers bring Pilgrims

On our way back to Boston, we stopped at Plimoth Plantation, which contains re-creations of the 17th-century English village of Plimoth (early spelling of Plymouth), a typical Wampanoag village from the time when the English first settled in Massachusetts, and the Mayflower. At each location, there were role-players who answered questions while staying in character and demonstrated typical tasks and games from the time period.

In the same way that Day 3's visit to Freedom Trail made me feel patriotic, the visit to Plimoth Plantation was a stark reminder of the darker side of our nation's history. As we celebrate freedom on July 4, it's worth keeping in mind that European settlers and, at times, the U.S. government, took freedom from many Native Americans in order to secure their own.

Well, this is basically the end of our journey. It was a very relaxing and beautiful vacation and obviously, we wish it didn't have to end. Enjoy the last set of pics!