September 15–29, 2019
Over 15 days, we explored the coast of rocky Maine north of Portland, and a sea dotted with islands; set foot on extreme points such as the easternmost and northernmost points of Maine and the easternmost point of the USA where it was first in the country to see the sun rise; discovered the wild beauty of the St. Lawrence River on the way to Quebec City; all without getting stuck on logging roads.
"Arlington, Massachusetts"
Home
Bath, ME, United States
DAY 2, lunch
Lori described Mcloons as the quintessential Maine culinary experience, and it was. We got the clams with herb butter as recommended and watched lobsters being pulled out of the sparkling harbor. The location is on Sprucehead Island in South Thomaston. We stayed for a long time, and I sketched.
The first night in Rockland we saw the documentary "Maiden" at the little theater with a big personality in the center of town.
"Reny's, Damariscotta, Maine"
DAY 2, morning stop + shop at Reny's, Damariscotta. A no-frills REI with $10 flannel shirts.
1 Oak Street, Kennebunk, United States
49 Park Avenue Extension, Arlington, Massachusetts, United States
DAY 15
This is a roadtrip worth repeating. All of the accommodations were perfect for us, and we learned where we would want to spend a little more time -- and perhaps retire! Next time we will make sure to get to Madawaska, and revisit Estcourt Station not in the rain. We loved Maine.
