There’s nothing that gets one into the Christmas/Holiday Spirit like visiting Nantucket for the annual Christmas Stroll. This charming town becomes even more charming with all of its amazing decorations. And the people really get into it as well. And the shopping!! Score! Lots reduced to at least half off, so know what you want and be ready to pounce!
I have now been to Stroll the last two years, just for a day trip, and I hope to make it an annual tradition.
Due to lack of planning, we took an early ferry and arrived on the island at 9:15 a.m. Coffee was badly needed, so we headed to Petticoat Row. I considered eating one of these whale ccokies for breakfast, but end up going the semi healthy route at Fog Island, my personal breakfast fave.
The super-tall town crier announced that Santa was coming. And he did come up main street. In a convertible. And the good people/visitors of/to Nantucket ran to the car, and almost knocked me over- so no great Santa pic.
The tree at Town Hall was gorgeous- but it talked, which was a slightly creepy.
People get dressed up for Stroll, which is awesome!
After many hours of shopping, we headed to the Whaling Museum for the annual display of trees, each decorated by a different organization/person/entity.
Reflecting on the day, I thought about how thankful I am for the good things in my life- including fun friends to go Strolling with!
