Believe it or not, there are actual towns in New England called Sandwich!  I suppose it shouldn’t sound strange as other towns are called Greenwich or Ipswich, but to me Sandwich is two pieces of bread with some sort of edible filling. Sandwich, MA is located at just over the bridge into Cape Cod and is the first town one passes through.  It is also home to Heritage Gardens and Museums. I don’t know if I’ve mentioned it, but Janet and I love gardens. The flowers, fragrances, and landscaping are worth a days visit. We decided to skip the drive through Boston and opted for the I-495 route instead. It took a little longer, but it was a nice leisurely drive.

 

The gardens were beautifully integrated into the woods. The trails led us through the manicured gardens in the center, and also wild gardens tucked away into the trees. Along the trail was a building with a real working carousel. Janet couldn’t resist and we had fun riding the horses.

 

The museum contained many antique cars of the twentieth century. All were restored in mint condition and were interesting to view. I thought the layout of the museum was equally fascinating being a round room on two levels. This arrangement really showcased the cars and made it easy to spot the ones we liked.

 

Not only was today a fun experience in a beautiful place, but I also learned that Sandwich isn’t just a lunch menu item.

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” – Helen Keller