Last week we visited two of the eight million things I want to do and see while we live here. Can you believe the southern coast of Maine is an only 1.5 hour drive from where we live?! Neither could I!
Driving into Maine was like driving into a post card. Lush forests, bridges, boats, water, pastel New England houses, endless lobster huts, and seemingly carefree, well-to-do locals and vacationers. It was a busy, crowded day. The weather was cloudy yet super bright, warm and slightly humid.
We first stopped in York to see the Cape Neddick "Nubble" Lighthouse. The lighthouse is still in use, and has been since 1879. It is an American icon, a classic lighthouse, and one of the most prominent man made structures. Sitting across the mainland on Nubble Island, the lighthouse is inaccessible, which only makes it that much more mystical.
Just someone's house across the way, no big deal:
In town, York Beach:
Lunch:
We had every intention of eating seafood, but our starved stomachs led us to pizza. :)
We walked past this candy store called Goldenrod and we were sold. Wouldn't you be?
Well don't be fooled! The taffy was hard and the fudge was only sub-par, sad day. :(
We then drove a few minutes north to Ogunquit, Maine, "A Beautiful Place by the Sea." We walked along the coast on the historical trail known as Marginal Way. It starts at Ogunquit Beach, making its way down to Perkins Cove, where you can enjoy boat rides, shops, or grab a bite to eat. We basically just walked half of it, enjoyed the view and the breeze, took a few pictures, and then headed back home.
Maine is pretty amazing. If we go back, we've heard Kennebunkport is another must-see town. The possibilities are endless.
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1 comments:
how insanely pictuesque!!!! esp the little lighthouse and the town --- kind of like the one in Sabrina (w/ harrison ford) --- GOR-geous!!!
how lucky you are to be able to visit all these awesome places (yep just a little green here :))
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