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Going home | my solo trip back to Cape Cod, MA

December 24, 2024 · 15 min · 2K views · Cape Cod

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Em returns to Cape Cod, Massachusetts, for an annual summer visit to reconnect with family and maintain multi-generational traditions. The trip centers on harvesting local seafood, including quahogs and long-neck clams, using techniques passed down from her grandfather.3:06 Family activities include preparing meals from a home garden featuring eggplant, peppers, and tomatoes, and visiting with her 92-year-old grandmother, Claire.11:03 During the stay, Em prepares her 2002 Land Rover Disco Series 2 for sale after it remained in storage for 18 months.6:22 The visit highlights the family’s long-standing connection to their property, which includes a house originally owned by her great-grandmother and a fireplace built by her grandfather.10:07 The trip concludes with a departure from the local airport to resume full-time travel.15:08

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