Dark gray clouds scudded low overhead, pewter waves slapped Windbird’s hull as it heeled in a gust, and a fine, cold mist obscured the low black line on the horizon that defined our island destination, now 7 miles away. Given the sullen weather, you wouldn’t know it was July 5 if not for the steady stream of post-holiday vessel traffic headed in the opposite direction.
Airport at the End of the World
Key Takeaways:
- The article contrasts two distinct visits to Nantucket, Massachusetts: one by plane in 2012, just before Superstorm Sandy, and another by sailboat in 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The 2012 trip involved a risky flight into the outer bands of Superstorm Sandy, experiencing a quieter Nantucket preparing for the storm and witnessing the closing of a long-standing local institution, Cap'n Tobey's Chowder House.
- By 2020, Nantucket had significantly transformed into a more upscale, crowded, and expensive destination, showcasing the island's rapid development and changed character.
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