Island Light: Chilmark Days
In from Provincetown unloading his catch at fishing port of Menemsha.
In from Provincetown unloading his catch at fishing port of Menemsha.
Table for three set up for fine dining on Menemsha dock.
Table for three set up for fine dining on Menemsha dock.
Brookside Farm in Chilmark: Barn and hay.
Brookside Farm in Chilmark: Barn and hay.
Fresh garlic today at North Tabor Farm.
Fresh garlic today at North Tabor Farm.
Even the under side of sunflowers are beautiful.
Even the under side of sunflowers are beautiful.
"I got one!" Egret at Chilmark boat landing.
"I got one!" Egret at Chilmark boat landing.
Honey bee collects pollen on his daily way.
Honey bee collects pollen on his daily way.
Chilmark farm stands are overflowing with bounty during July.
Chilmark farm stands are overflowing with bounty during July.
And in West Tisbury, they don't just walk dogs down Lambert's Cove Road.
And in West Tisbury, they don't just walk dogs down Lambert's Cove Road.
To take a trip up-Island on the Vineyard is like traveling to the past. Stone walls which forgotten Vineyarders built are our stone walls now. And traditions such as fishing and farming are still practiced. Sundays are family dinner nights. It will do your soul and stomach well to head to Chilmark for fish and salad makings. (And don't forget a bouquet of flowers for the table!)