Magical Mystic Memories

Magical Mystic Memories… Memories full of enjoyment, exuberance n amusement!!

The first thought that crossed my mind when I heard of Mystic Aquarium, was that of ‘Mystique’, Magneto’s loyal second-in-command, in the X-Men film series.

The alluring Azureus did fulfill his role by of reminding us of ‘Mystique’ but there is certainly more to explore.  I hope the short video ‘Magical Mystic Memories’ gives you a sneak-peek of the deep sea ocean world!!

"Whoah! We’re going to Cape Cod… Whoah! Back to the island… Whoah! We’re gonna have a party…"

With 'Vengaboys' song in mind and the direct correlation of beaches and party, I commenced my journey to the beach, forgetting that it was the cold month of February in New England. Our first beach experience in New England begins with Massachusetts very own ‘Cape’ (Cod). The popular day-trip destination of Cape, Chatham, is known as elbow of Cape Cod in Massachusetts. 

Chatham Lighthouse Beach

In the last one month I really missed the coast (I am from Mumbai and have spent two and half decades of my life there) and just wanted to visit the most attractive beaches in New England. I and GJ both wanted to experience a beach visit in winter; to adore traffic free routes, open parking spaces and ample shopping time.  

Perfect romantic get away

After about a two and half hour drive (approx. 120 miles) we reached Chatham Lighthouse Beach, is said to be a part of Lower Cape and is about a half mile from downtown.  The crowd –free, scenic beach transformed my thought process of partying along the beach to an ideal location for tranquility. The strategic parking lot, at the beach overlook, made our visit even more convenient. I admit, I could not resist nor did I have the patience to stay away from the virtually inviting beach, not realizing that it would be piping cold. In a hurried manner, I got off the car without wearing gloves or jacket or cap. Within no time was I back in the car again, hunting for them. It was cold really cold, windy and how!!

Unique colored stone

After spending about 10 mins to get all decked up to move out of the car, we walked towards one of the best beaches on Cape. By this time, I was sure that it was the perfect romantic beach I was in search for. The views led to infinity and none like others I had seen. I spent over 3 hours admiring the gulls enjoying free time on the beach, pets having a stroll, collecting unique colored shells while GJ was busy capturing the most distinctive shots of the beach and the surrounding. We did explore a few village shops for some antiques and souvenirs. 

Well Chatham has a simple, relaxed and a charming self to it. A serene place with beautiful beaches, harbors, coastal scenes and distinctive village antique shops and really quiet (in winter); ideal to enjoy one’s solitude! 

Pet strolling around

Seagull's free time

My first encounter with Snow!

a fun drive..way under the speed limit

My first encounter with snow has been frightening yet fascinating. I landed in US on 07 Jan 2011 with about a hundred pounds of luggage, a single layer of clothes (from the tropical island 'Mumbai') and with high temperature in the mid-20s to lower 30s (Fahrenheit)! As far as I remember, New York/New Jersey was struck with a snow storm and there was almost up to a foot of snow in Connecticut. Thankfully my husband GJ – who is pretty accustomed to New England’s unpredictable weather – got some gloves and snow jackets when he came to pick me at the Liberty International Airport, Newark.  

Crazy about snow

For starters, I got crazy when I saw snow, started jumping around, singing songs, playing with snow and I so wanted a snow man and snow angles of my own right then and there, that GJ had to push me in the car to take me home. We did halt at a few places on our way home, for coffee and breakfast, where I enjoyed my fascinating moments with snow. GJ was having a hard time driving, I guess it took him almost 6 hours (instead of a 3 hour journey) to get to Newark. 

And as we got closer to home, I encountered the most mysterious part of New England - the weather!! The snow was almost gone half –way thru’ Connecticut and it was sunny in Massachusetts. For the first time ever, I saw a completely frozen lake (an outlandish phenomenon for someone from the tropical weather) and I danced like a peacock  in the snow. As I reached home (after a long and tiring 13 hour drive for GJ), my love for snow had reached newer heights. The view from our living room was awe-striking with heaps of snow in the lawn and chipmunks playing around, a distant teeny tiny frozen pond with the cardinals and blue jades, whose gently awful stirrings seem to speak mounds!  

This was the time I decided  to begin my relationship with snow!!!

View form our living room

ooooo i found a nut ^_