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Yes, this is real. This is our first picture in the state of Massachusetts, but our second day. We didn't think that anyone would believe us if we didn't snap this photo. There are actually two of these stores. This one is in Peabody. The "orginal" Bunghole Liquors is in the neighboring town of Salem. We're on our way to meet with the parents for our day-trip to the Essex Shipbuilding Museum. |
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After breakfast, we found ourselves on the road (South-bound highway 3) to Essex. Here we are in the morning traffic through Chelmsford. |
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These are the trees that are EVERYWHERE in Massachusetts. This is a shot from the car. This is the typical view on the highways. It's real tough to figure out where you are without the signs. You'd be lucky to find a landmark. |
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Kay, taking a picture of me, taking a picture of her. We have a great picture of Kay coming up later... |
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Lynnette driving in heavy traffic. It's just like home! |
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This was so gorgeous that we had to take a picture. This is highway 22 to Essex from 128. |
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We made it! This is a little harbor at the museum. It was a bit cold that morning. Luckily, we stopped for some hot coffee a little ways back on 22. Unfortunately, the museum was closed. Go figure. |
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Here are the parents. They found this place on the Internet. Isn't the Internet wonderful? Isn't it? |
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This is the Evelina M Goulart:
"For over 50 years she fished the North Atlantic, from Canada to the Carolinas. Twice she held the record for the most swordfish caught in a single voyage. She was one of the last in a long line of nearly 4000 Essex-built schooners. She is now one of only five that survive."
"The Evelina M. Goulart has returned as an exhibit of the Essex Shipbuilding Museum. She is displayed very near where she was originally launched on June 29, 1927."
"Her nearly-original hull is constructed from white oak and long-leaf yellow pine. Her double frames are six inch sided. She is fastened throughout with over 6000 wooden pegs known as trunnels." |