T Stands for Rockport, Massachusetts

After visiting Darrell at the cemetery, Teague suggested we head to the next town over from Gloucester to Rockport. Rockport is a touristy little fishing town and is an artist haven. I hadn't been up to Rockport for decades.

On this beautiful first day of Fall which felt more like a day in July, we were lucky to get the last parking space in the municipal lot. Parking is at premium in this small town and some areas don't allow automobiles

Motif No. 1, the most painted building in the world.

This little white cat in the shop window caught my eye

A tempting place for lunch

Sea flowers vie with garden flowers

Shops and no cars this way!

Another view of Motif No. 1 

Moxie is an old New England soft drink. It's an acquired taste. I don't care for it. Teague is related to John Chamberlain who became the face of Moxie as the Moxie Boy logo

"In my defense I was left unattended." 

After roaming around and looking at places to eat, we finally decided o Roy Moore's Fish Shack.

I didn't really need to look at the menu as I already knew what I was going to order before I got to the restaurant.

My usual unsweetened ice tea with lemon. I think Teague had water.

The place was still doing a brisk business even though it was getting late for lunch.  There were no tables by the window, so we chose to sit in the Captain's Quarters. 

Teague had fish tacos with fries, and I had my last lobster roll of the season. I just wish the lobster had been served with drawn butter instead of mayonnaise. I don't really care for mayo. 

Mural on the way to the rest rooms

Bear Skin Neck, the name of the section of Rockport we were in. The sign reads: Named from a bear caught by the tide and killed in 1700. Commercial and shipbuilding center for Rockport for 150 years. First dock built here 1743 Sandy Bay Pier Company organized 1809, site of stone fort and sea fencibles barrack during War of 1812. Massachusetts Bay Colony Tercentenary Commission.

Houses and shops were abloom with beautiful flowers. I wonder whether it's a town ordinance that properties have to maintain.

Bye bye, Motif No. 1

As the building says, Rockport is located on the Naut Shore (outside of Boston it's pronounced the North Shore)

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