We slept in this morning because the drive from Kenneybunkport to Salem was only about an hour and a half. Turns out we could have spent more time in Maine, because there really isn't all that much to do here in Salem.
The first thing we did was the Witch Museum. Really, it wasn't a museum at all. They took us in this big room where they had life size diorama's of the Salem witch trials with voice overs. Then they took us to another exhibit that supposedly explained the progression of how we have come to perceive witches. According to this place the first witches were Pagan midwives and the current image of a witch being something evil was created by people who feared the midwives power and sought to tarnish their image. The last exhibit was of a Wiccan couple explaining their neo-pagan, earth-centered religion. The voice over Wiccan people explained that they were recognized as a valid religion in 1982 and not to "fear" them. Yeah. The guide said that there are about 1500 Wiccan people who live in Salem, but on Halloween there are about 30,000. So, long story short, I do not recommend this "museum" should you ever find yourself in Salem, Mass. Of course, if you don't do it, then I don't know what you'll do.
We heard about the Salem waterfront amusement park...turned out to be about six ancient arcades and ice cream shops....
The above one was a family that lost three children all at 16 months of age. Probably all due to something that is easily diagnosed and curable these days. 
Before the movie started we got more Ben and Jerry's ice cream, and on the way passed Lyceum Hall where it turns out that Alexander Graham Bell placed the first public phone call.
So, tomorrow we are leaving to drive 15 miles into Boston. I can't wait...the Old North Church,
Boston Harbor, the Old State House, the site of the Boston Massacre, Kings Chapel Burying ground...Fenway Park!
Blessings,
Leslie
4 comments:
Sorry to be "lurking" but I'm enjoying the blog and pictures and am really hungry for seafood! Thanks for sharing your trip with us!
Love,
Patty & Crew
Sorry I haven't commented sooner, I've been swamped. I just sat down and read the whole blog. It looks like y'all are having a blast!! Have fun in Boston and I will keep reading
ok i'm back from our lake trip and caught up on all the blogging!! thanks for the video message from the kids, i really enjoyed that-glad you guys are having fun!! and can i just say that Grace is so cute in every picture she takes, i love the poses she makes each time!! Mandy is the cutest thing too, she looks like a little Mary Latham walking around!! And Thomas, what a strapping young man he is becoming, very handsome!! and Mom and Dad aren't bad looking either!! i LOVE reading the blog and i miss you guys bunches, we need to get together when your summer activities settle down. we still owe you guys an outing!!
I just heard you are going to the parade for the Celtics. I bet that will be lots of fun. Also, a baseball game at Fenway Park. It is the oldest in the country I think. Michele is sitting here with me. She is finally out of the hospital. What a klutz. Can't wait to hear about the parade and the ballgame.
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