We spent an incredible day biking through the Cape Cod, MA towns of Falmouth and Woods Hole. We rode an 8 mile round trip section of the Shining Sea Bikeway. It’s a rails to trail paved bikeway that hugs the coast with views of Martha’s Vineyard. It’s a total of 10 miles (20 round trip) which was more of a commitment than we wanted to embark on today, but the option to park and start mid-way was perfect.

In Woods Hole we hit up Pie in the Sky for coffee and delicious slices of pie. On our way back to the truck we stopped along the trail to sit on the rocky beach and watch the waves. There is a section where a rock carin garden has organically sprung up. I find rock carins inspiring; I love how they embody restraint and balance. Penelope built a carin to add to the collection.

Phineas was all about biking ahead of us. The problem was that he didn’t always know where we were going. Twice he way overshot our stopping point and Jake had to speed down the trail to find him.

We’re staying at the Boston/Cape Cod KOA Holiday. Before this trip I was dubious of KOA’s; we’re more state park-type campers. But I have to admit the full hookups, kids play area (including bounce park) and site patio are pretty luxurious. I almost forget we’re camping!