09/07/2026
You can read about the Mayflower your whole life…
…but stepping below deck on Mayflower II is a very different feeling.
You look around at the tight space, the wood beams, the ropes, the everyday setup, and suddenly it feels much more real. Not just a chapter in history, but an actual human experience.
It’s one thing to know people crossed the Atlantic.
It’s another thing to stand there and think,
“They did that in this?” 😂
That’s one of the things I love about this Boston trip. We do not just talk about history — we step into places that make it feel real.
Plymouth is one of the stops on our October women-only Boston trip, and moments like this are a big part of why I’m excited about it. ❤️
📷 Photo: Below deck on Mayflower II, Plymouth, Massachusetts — Christine Baldwin