Indulging, Mainely

This Maine vacation has been both fast and slow; too much and still too little.

We’ve packed in a ton of activities, but still managed to take naps. We’ve eaten more than we needed, but it’s all been delicious, home-cooked food. We’ve seen all the surrounding cities and could still find new treats every day if we wanted.

After years of dreading the trip up here — I can officially say: I Love Maine.

For the too much side, it’s bee a whirlwind of food, drinks and more food. From the trip up:

To the family dinners, full of meats, cheeses, breads and more;

to the beer flights a la Lucas:

And on and on and on. There have been amazing times with family:

Good trips:

I even conquered my fear, Julie and Julia-style:

Killed and ate ‘im, too. Nom.

And, since it’s still all about balance, I’ve gotten in some beautiful 6- and 10-mile runs and some impromptu yoga:

Luke’s dad even tried a pose of his own:

It’s been a great trip so far, and I know that I’m blessed to have two wonderful families — one by birth, and one by marriage. We’ve spent four days together in heaven, and sadly, today Lucas’s family leaves. We’ll be staying through the weekend, and today we’re taking a boat tour and a long hike! Hopefully my legs are up to the task.

So, to recap, so far we have:

• Driven from Syracuse to Maine in under 9 hours
• Visited family from New Zealand and said goodbye
• Walked the rocky beach for hours
• Eaten, eaten and eaten some more — mostly seafood
• Drunk a lot of booze
• Traveled to Portland for tours of Allagash and Shipyard breweries
• Driven to and through Rockland, Warren, Camden, Rockport, Port Clyde, Thomaston and Tenant’s Harbor
• Taken a family trip to Rockland for pub research
• Watched the Red Sox stink it up

Missing my work friends, the dogs (who have been separated in their kennel at the vet’s office for fighting) and the cats (who I hear have been very badly behaved, ripping open pasta bags, knocking over cans and more), but having a great vacation!