A GLTA Title Winner At Last (Utopia Found)!

I have much to say about Provincetown, Mass. and all of it good, but I must be brief now, and elaborate later. I attended the Provincetown Open tennis tournament of the GLTA, and what a treat! The five courts were Har-Tru clay, and nestled amongst trees behind the old-fashioned clubhouse there. In between playing matches and watching matches, we were also treated to watching the US Open on a big fat Sylvania TV from the 70's, which just added to the allure of this magical place.

During my singles final, I got into "The Zone" in the beginning of the second set, and it was heavenly. I won the match
6-2 6-2, and thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it. I won all of my singles matches up to and including the final in straight sets, only one set even making it to a 6-3 scoreline. I felt confident and relaxed the whole time, and that further bolstered my spirits.

P-town itself was a magical treat in so many ways. The charming, gorgeous architecture, little cottages, grand homes, spectacular gardens and landscaping were breathtaking to behold. The most striking feature of this utopic place, however, was the ease with which gay and straight peeps coexisted, well, really MELDED together, effortlessly, in a shining example of what the world could be. AMAZING. We should all aspire to be like that. I loved wrapping up the trip on Sunday afternoon, sitting on a bench, listening to Ellie, Provincetown's Original Showgirl, stunning at 74, sitting on her stool singing ditties, and offering greetings to all the passerby.

I also must point out the joys of pedicabs, in which I took great delight, riding in them at any possible opportunity. Antique shops, and novelty shops abounded, and the treasures procured from them were numerous, and highly pleasurable. Many presents were bought for upcoming visits to family and friends, along with a couple of baubles for myself, and for my apartment, natch. Oh, and dinner at Devon's was one of the most spectacular meals I've ever had. What a terrific chef! Had a nice time chatting with a couple from Boston at the next table over about the south of France, P-town, the amazing food we were consuming... Lunch at the Lobster Pot on Sunday afternoon was also sublime. Lobster Scampi- MUAH!!!

Ahhhhh, P-town... What a pleasure being introduced to you this very first time... To many meetings in the future...

Love,

Matt