The landscape and clouds at Fort Hill on Cape Cod the other day were just spectacular! It has been so dry this summer that there were very few wildflowers or even butterflies. I had gone for a walk to see if I could get any new photographs of the Monarch butterflies, but only saw 2 of them in the distance.
Even though it was a hot day, it felt like fall was right around the corner…
The Butter and Eggs wildflowers, also known as Toadflax, are blooming all over Cape Cod. I saw these growing in the meadows at Fort Hill in Eastham.
Butter and Eggs are two-toned with irregularly shaped 1/2′ to 1″ flowers with spurs. They resemble a Snapdragon and bloom from July through September. Many consider this a weed, while others cultivate it for cutting.
I think Butter and Eggs is so pretty, especially when it grows so late in the season. It reminds me of Candy Corn. What do you think?
Yesterday was a gorgeous day at Coast Guard Beach on Cape Cod, voted one of the Top 10 beaches in the USA. It is also part of the Cape Cod National Seashore.We decided to take a late afternoon walk along the beach as the forecast was for heavy surf and the waves should be huge.
We were so surprised to see how many people were still at the beach at 5:00 pm. It was packed as everyone was thoroughly enjoying the spectacular summer day and the ambiance of being at one of the most beautiful beaches in our country.
Nauset Beach in Orleans on Cape Cod is gorgeous anytime of the day or anytime of the year. I love it in the early morning before all the crowds come. You have the whole beach to yourself… for a while anyway.
Nauset Beach is part of the Cape Cod National Seashore and one to put on your Bucket List when you’re on Cape Cod!
