Monthly Archives: June 2015
Arriving on Cape Cod…
JULY 1, 2015 CAPE COD CAMPRESORT. Our home right now is Cape Cod Campresort, in the town of Falmouth, Massachusetts. We’ve been here about five days. The resort’s motto is: There is no place like this place near this place, so this must be “the place.” I hope so, because it’s costing us $100 a … Continue reading
We’re making a U-Turn…
JUNE 25, 2015. WE’RE MAKING A U-TURN. Having the freedom to change travel plans at will is one of the major benefits of motorhome travel. Our direction of travel is never mandated or locked-in by airline or hotel reservations. And this morning we made a spontaneous decision to change our short-term travel plans. We were … Continue reading
Historic Salem, Massachusetts..
JUNE 23, 2015 SETTING THE STAGE. It began a little after midnight…at first an almost imperceptible tapping on the roof that seemed to start and stop in the darkness. Later, as dawn crept into the campground, it became steadier, though still very light. Rain. By morning, it was still faint…but now persistent…nearly hidden by a hovering … Continue reading
The Kennebunks, Maine…
JUNE 20, 2015 ABOUT THE KENNEBUNKS. We’ve all heard about President Bush 41’s summer home at Kennebunkport in Maine. So what’s with the title to this post, “The Kennebunks?” Here’s the deal. First a thriving port and busy shipbuilding center, and then a summer retreat for the wealthy, the Kennybunks are made up of … Continue reading
Celebrating two years on the road…
JUNE 17, 2015 IS IT POSSIBLE? It hardly seems possible, but this week we’re celebrating two years of full-time travel on our Great American Adventure. Can you even believe it? When we decided to take an extensive trip in our motorhome to see the country, we didn’t really contemplate being gone more than about a … Continue reading
Portland, Maine…
JUNE 15, 2015 ABOUT PORTLAND. Portland is located on a peninsula in Casco Bay on the Southern Maine coast, approximately 100 miles north of Boston, Massachusetts. It’s a small seaside city with a high concentration of shops, restaurants, museums and galleries. Portland Head Light and Museum, located adjacent to a World War II artillery emplacement, … Continue reading
Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster Company…
SOUTH FREEPORT, MAINE. JUNE 14, 2015. LUNCHTIME. Here’s an eatery that deserves its very own post in my blog: Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster Company. The name’s quite a mouthful, but you get quite a mouthful of fresh lobster when you come for lunch and have one of their absolutely delicious lobster rolls. We dined here … Continue reading
Freeport, Maine…
JUNE 13, 2015 ABOUT FREEPORT. Our next stop in Maine was the quaint little town of Freeport. Local legend is that the town is the birthplace of Maine, the decision to separate from Massachusetts having been made in a local tavern way back in 1789. Whether this is truth or folklore, Freeport has much to … Continue reading
Acadia National Park…
JUNE 11, 2015 A SPECTACULAR DESTINATION. Located on the rock-bound Maine island of Mount Desert lies Acadia National Park, one of the most spectacular destinations in the State of Maine. Visiting it was one of the primary reasons for our visit to Bar Harbor. Soaring granite cliffs butt up against sand and cobblestone beaches. Glacier-carved … Continue reading
Bar Harbor, Maine…
JUNE 8, 2015 WE MADE IT! We’ve finally arrived on Maine’s rugged, craggy coastline, to begin our much anticipated summer-long trek down the eastern seaboard. I’m thrilled! The last time I visited this part of the country I was just 15 years old. My parents had taken me on a road trip across the United … Continue reading
Lake George to Bar Harbor…Part 2.
JUNE 5, 2016 DRIVING THROUGH NEW HAMPSHIRE. On the second day of our drive to Bar Harbor, we traveled for miles through the beautiful state of New Hampshire. “Live free or die” is the state motto. I don’t know about that, but the scenery in New Hampshire is definitely “to die for.” Here are some … Continue reading
Lake George to Bar Harbor…Part 1.
JUNE 3, 2015 FROM LAKE GEORGE TO BAR HARBOR. It’s about a 450 mile drive from Lake George in Upstate New York to Bar Harbor, on Desert Island in the state of Maine. It’s also a rather time-consuming drive, because the winding roads through the countryside force a pretty slow pace…speed limit signs of 30 … Continue reading
