Swan and duck boats near Cape Cod

While vacationing near Cape Cod, we discovered the Nemasket Kayak Center, a great little place to rent paddle boats in the shapes of ducks or swans. (and kayaks and anything to do with kayaks) They are available for use only on Tihonet Pond where the kayak center is located from May 1st to October 7th.  The kayak center also has seasonal rentals in the lovely little town of Onset.

Note:  Despite having a map and an address, we had difficulty locating the center.  In fact, we drove right past it the first time and only saw it on our way back down the road.  So be aware that when you turn onto Tihonet Rd, the kayak center is located off of the first driveway on the left.




After paying for the rental at the building near where you park your car, you walk up the hill to the pond where the paddle boats are waiting.  The gentleman who was working there was very kind and got a swan boat all ready for us and helped us into the boat.

If you get a chance to check out this fun activity, I highly recommend it!

Lavender Pond Farm

Small town Killingworth, Connecticut holds a big surprise - an impressive lavender farm.  Despite the horribly named Roast Meat Hill Road address,  a family bought 25 acres and planted over 9,000 lavender plants!

We visited on a warm summer day. The moment you step out of your car the smell of lavender is present. *Inhale*  A wide range of varieties were on display and labeled.







It was nice to see the plants being visited by many honey bees.  Tucked into a grove of nearby trees was a set of four beehives with  heavy traffic back and forth by the industrious bees.  You can even buy lavender honey in the nearby gift shop.  The shop also contains goods from local artisans as well as some varieties of lavender that you can plant at home.

The farm offers a train ride around the property, which would be really fun if you had kids.

We highly recommend a visit to Lavender Pond Farm.  It's just a few minutes north of the Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets off of Route 81, on that poorly named street.  :-)