Burn the Witch!

Yesterday's adventure was the first full day with all 9 of us together! We started out the morning in Salem with our standard formula- visitor center, visitor center short film, walk around town and point out all the things featured in the short film. We went to a graveyard (no surprises there) where Judge Hathorne was buried (one of the main judges in the witch trials), and walked all through Salem. At lunchtime, we had a nice picnic in a park.

 James and Luke need to swallow their food before pictures. 

After lunch, there was more walking! We were able to convince the parents to stop for ice cream- I attribute this to the increasing number of cute girls in the group with a knack for sweet talking Dad into stuff.

 Caitlin is happy. Lindsay is really happy. Nathan is weird. Ellen photobomb. 

Once our bellies were full, we headed over to watch an interactive play of a witch trial, in which we were able to make comments and ask questions. The Perkins family was uncharacteristically quiet and did not say anything to bring the family dishonor. At the end, we voted on the witch's guilt, and the group found her innocent. Really...

 They did a great job! The girl in the middle is auditioning to be a Disney princess tomorrow! Yay!

On the walk back to the car, we couldn't help but stop and take a picture of Dad with this whale. If you have been around the Perkinses long, you'll know why. ;)

 We made a few stops in familiar territory in Danvers on the way back home so the half who arrived later could see them quickly. One of which was the Rebecca Nurse Homestead, which we visited last week. The only thing that seemed to interest the Perkins family, however, was the massive turtle that was chillin' in a nearby field. Look at that tail! We have since been warned that he's a snapping turtle. :O

Today, the Perkinses will embark on the Freedom Trail. Check the blog tomorrow morning for updates!

-Erin