Siasconset - or Sconset - is a village on Nantucket where erosion is quickly blowing away the bluff. About 3 - 4 feet of the bluff disappears every year, with storms increasing that rate. Homes have been relocated, and the site creates a tug of war of man vs nature. Is it worth saving these homes when ultimately the inevitable will happen - the island of Nantucket will erode and disappear one day altogether? While we, the locals, and the summer residents ponder this question, take a gander at how beautiful this little area on a little island is - it reminds me of a small village in France. The Bluff walk is a public walk but zigzags through the backyards of many homes so you sort of feel like you're intruding, but you also feel like they're intruding. Ah, man vs. nature, a long existing battle.
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| I am almost as tall as this house. |
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| Interesting shape. |
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| Down to the beach. |
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| This path will lead you to the Bluff walk. |
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| Freshly re-shingled cedar, soon it will weather and turn gray. |
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| The most unique house on the island??? |
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| First time I tried a fresh rosehip. Tart. |
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| We saw a seal in the water right there! I promise!! |
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| Sconset bunny says "Bye!" |
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