Good Old Cape Cod Traffic

The traffic this week on Cape Cod has been very heavy!  Lots of people come to Cape Cod to enjoy all it has to offer.  It took me close to an hour the other day just to get from my house in Sandwich to the bridge!  While many get frustrated by the traffic (myself included), it is important to be thankful for so many visitors.

Local businesses - (and even churches!) - thrive off of these visitors.  All winter long, ice cream stores rest up and prepare for a busy summer.  During the cold months, the beaches are quiet - perhaps you'll catch a person or two watching the sun rise or set, but not much activity during the day otherwise.  All of that has changed - and we welcome all of those visiting Cape Cod!

I work in retail during the summer, and a cloudy day is ideal for business this time of year!  Just a month ago, a cloudy day didn't impact business much whatsoever.

Why am I blogging about this?  First off, I think it's an important reminder of how blessed we truly are.  We need to take some time to enjoy every single moment of Summer on Cape Cod.  God's Creation is all around us.  The truth is, we have some of the most beautiful beaches in the country in our neck of the woods, here on Old Cape Cod.  Just take a look at some of the license plates - you'll see that people come from all over the country to visit what we call home.

Cape Cod is truly a piece of Heaven - no matter how much traffic there is.  Next time you're waiting five minutes to take a left turn onto 28 or 151, say a prayer of gratitude for the gift of God's creation here on Cape Cod.

Happy Summer to all...and drive safely and patiently!

Chris Hughes