The photo below is the center of town where all the roads meet and where many people were sitting around taking advantage of the sunny day. There were vendors and performers entertaining the crowds. There were even two guys throwing knives over a volunteer's head (the kid was probably 5 or 6). We couldn't understand why the parents let the child participate in such a dangerous activity and we didn't hang around to see if the act caused injury.
Grant enjoys the richness of maritime history that New England has and can always spot an interesting sign or old sailing establishment. Here's a photo of the Marine Society of Newburyport building. The brick building is gigantic but has since been subdivided and now contains scores of boutiques and shops that sell anything from children's books to designer clothing. Obviously a lot has changed since 1772!
The Maritime Museum is located beside The Black Dog store near downtown. Look at the huge buoy that sits outside. 
McClane seemed to like walking around town in his Baby Bjorn rather than his stroller. We were trying to get him accustomed to it before he takes his first flight next week. Here we are with an old wooden sailor who is used to market tours of the city. 
We found a great addition for McClane's room at a local hand-crafted gift store in downtown Newburyport. "We Three Sisters" sells all handmade goods by local artisans. Grant spotted this piece of driftwood carved into a sperm whale. We knew from our trip to Nantucket that the sperm whale was important to early island dwellers and was used for food, candles, and even make-up. The whales sustained an otherwise isolated island for hundreds of years. The sperm whale has become an icon of New England and this carving will look great hanging in McClane's room.
Until next time,
Grant, Lacey & McClane
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