The Friendship of Salem Returns!

Salem's tall ship, The Friendship has been in Gloucester MA for three years being repaired. So she was not at her home, Derby Wharf, Salem MA when we moved back in the fall. 

Today she returned via tugboat as she has no masks or sails yet, in the pouring rain. Several of us greeted her waving white hankies and of course screaming WhooohooooOOooo! So happy to have her back. It brought tears to my eyes. Such a Salem treasure.

The crew had a hard time getting her docked. She hit one of the poles on the pier and i think that is when they decided not to try to turn her around to face the other direction. It was pouring rain and hard to see. 

Welcome home Dear Lady!

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Fog rolling in...

Fog rolling in after a rainy Sunday after noon. 

Derby Wharf in Salem MA

Yesterday we took a stroll over to The Witchery on Pickering Wharf to help rearrange my Spirit Art Dolls and jewelry that is now residing there. More pics to post soon.

This shop is small yet is filled with gifts and magical items you will not find anywhere else in Salem. 

More spirit art dolls, jewelry & baubles created in our Practical Magic Salem studio

on our online shoppe

https://whispersoftheofae.com

Spirit Dolls of Salem MA

Blessings of Gaia

Framed Spirit Doll

Dances with Sticks

These dolls were created with found branches, sticks, recycled fabric, sari ribbon, semiprecious stones, shells, feathers and found treasures. Their faces are made from hand-sculpted and painted eco-friendly paper clay.

Both Spirit Dolls are now residing at The Witchery located on Pickering Wharf in Salem MA and waiting to be adopted into the perfect home. 

See more Spirit Dolls, DIY Art Doll Kits and our online class Create Your Own Spirit Doll on our online shop:https://whispersoftheofae.com/nature-spirit-beings-as-art

Things to Do in Salem MA

For all those who are visiting Salem MA, i thought i would put together some links to help plan your trip.

If you are planning to visit during Halloween in the Witch City please do expect to pay for parking. 

A word of advice - Do not park on streets where the orange Resident Only signs are up. You will get ticketed and maybe towed. The residents of Salem are very protective of their parking spaces. (Much like George Costanza of Seinfeld!) Parking is precious here. There is just not enough. If you really want to experience the insanity of the parking be here during a snow storm when the city declares a Blue Light Parking Ban Emergency.

If you are visiting for one day during October, take the train into Salem instead of driving. It will save money, time and your sanity. 

Expect to walk a lot! Once you park that car you will not be able to move it until you leave. Wear comfy shoes and warm clothing under your costumes. 

Hotels fill up way before October. The prices soar as well. Best to stay in a neighboring city like Beverly or Danvers and take the train in or plan your trip a year in advance.

Enjoy your stay!

Here are a few sites that may help:

Destination Salem  www.salem.org

The Salem Witch Museum https://salemwitchmuseum.com/

Peabody Essex Museum https://www.pem.org/

Salem Maritime National History https://www.nps.gov/sama/index.htm

Salem Witch Trials Memorial http://www.salemweb.com/memorial/memorial.php

Scenes from Derby Wharf Salem MA

  

Derby Wharf in Salem Massachusetts 

Taken after the MDA Witch City Motorcycle Ride on Sunday. The weather was gorgeous. 

Love walking down to the wharf to hunt for sea glass and watch the waves. The walk out to the lighthouse is a must. Be warned that it can be windy out there, so dress comfortably and wear a scarf. 

More about Derby Wharf and much better photos at: https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/historyculture/lighthouse.htm

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