A Seafood Way of Life

Fresh mussels steamed to perfection and warm french bread swimming in a white wine and garlic reduction instantly makes our mouths water. As we sit in our office daydreaming of dinner it is impossible to get our minds of the rich array of fresh seafood from mussels to the lobsters that the Cape is renowned for.

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What lights up our eyes even more than our favorite surf and turf night is the ease of making our own catch. Start warming up that butter because clamming here on Cape Cod is much like a rite of passage and if you don’t mind digging your heels in and getting a little sandy then we have the spots for you.

For those ambitious eaters a steaming plate of mussels, clams, quahogs and oysters are just a rake, a bucket and some waders away. We spoke with the Harwich Director of Natural Resources, Henes Proft, who told us once you have purchased your shellfish permit (good for daily use or yearly) that any amateur mariner will leave with an overflowing bucket of Cape Cod’s finest during the calm low tide that visits the picturesque Pleasant Bay. Pleasant Bay is a serene location perfect for shell fishing, kayaking, fishing and just relaxing in the sun as it borders Harwich and Chatham.  

 Here on the Cape a vacation is not fully complete without some sort of fishing adventures, so if digging for these buried shellfish is not your forte fishing for Bluefish, Striped Bass and sometimes even Bluefin tuna can become a reality with boat charters. But for us here at New England Vacation Rentals watching the sunset with some fried calamari and oysters definitely does the trick. For more information on daily and yearly shellfish license visit Harwich Town Hall or Chatham Town Hall. 

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A Summer Melody

Music is a universal language and here on Cape Cod our music scene is a melting pot. From jam sessions at the Woodshed to Reggae night at the Beachcomber summer on the Cape does not fall short of a concert at TD Garden or Xfinity center.

No cape summer is rightly fulfilled without some relaxing melodies and dancing like no one is watching. While this summer may be growing old and coming to an end, Music in the Port is keeping us young at heart. Our little indulgence has become a Wednesday tradition and with sun kissed skin, strolling around the coastal village of Harwich Port could not leave us more content.

Photo from Perks Coffee in Harwich, new beer garden

Last night we threw our sandals and summer sundresses on for a special night with our favorite American idol contestant, Siobhan Magnus, who had the crowds hypnotized without hinge. With the sun crisply setting over our graceful home, the melodies floated and fluttered through our ears as we strolled in and out of the Route 28 shops. These enriching Wednesdays here on the cape are yet another example of the capes unspoiled and untapped experiences.

 There is something unique about sharing a night of carefree music with an ice cream in hand accompanied by friends and family that cannot be beat. However, shopping at dusk, listening to the expressions of local artists and grabbing a drink at perks new beer garden makes us weary of the approaching end of summer. 

   

While there is only one Wednesday left filled of both stirring and soothing music, the end of august and September still hold some great musical events. Whether you indulge in a Jazz filled night at Wequassett, spend a night in Chatham’s Kate Gould Park with the Chatham Band on Friday or let loose at the Live Love Local fest Aug 30th, the Cape has a venue for you and your family.  

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Momentary Bliss from Freshwater to Saltwater

Photo: Monomoy Island Excursions

While lathering up and soaking in the strong rays of sunshine this past weekend we could not help but notice a large object curiously gazing upon the beach. As we got closer to the water’s edge the black entity quickly popped its head back under and swam away. These seal encounters happen every day here on Cape Cod and with only feet between the soothing sand and massive seals we could not help but be stunned.

Photo: SUPfari Adventures

Captivated by this sighting the NEVR team sought out to experience more so we turned to Captain Pete at Monomoy Island Excursions.  Captain Pete and his trained team leave out of Saquatucket Harbor every day to journey past beautiful sights one can only see from the water. Stage harbor, Monomoy Island and Chatham Light house are a few spots along the outing where breath taking views are met with humbling run-ins with the natural inhabitants like seals, birds and fish.

Photo: SUPfari Adventures

Not only are the Nantucket Sound, Atlantic Ocean and the Bay perfect for these daily boat excursions but have become the ideal kayaking and stand up paddle boarding locations. Combining both exercise and our personal favorite activity, tanning, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding make for the perfect Cape day too. Unique locations like Herring River in Harwich, Lower Pleasant Bay in Chatham and Upper Mill Pond in Brewster allow for these activities to take a course of true adventure and serenity.

Our paddle boarding travels with our friends Juliette and Ryan from SUPfari Adventures have taken us along the many ponds and shorelines of the Cape. These rides have brought us not only momentary bliss from the seabirds songs but a soothing ride from freshwater to saltwater past wrens, wading birds and regal ospreys.  For us this is always the perfect way to get our bodies moving, enjoy the many scenic views of this place we call home and get some vitamin C.   

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Photo: SUPfari Adventures