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!
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What an amazing trip! The food and spirits look so delish, and I bet that’s not even the half of it. Keep on having a blast!
I love family vacations. I am also loving that pink shirt of yours. I am DEF buying stuff when I get back to the states. It’s SO much more expensive in Australia to buy things. Vegan pizza is the best..I will most likely never put cheese on my pizza again..it’s so much better without it.
Looks like you had tons of fun. Thanks for sharing!
haha sounds like the fur kids are doing well.
Maine looks SO gorgeous!
I love Maine – my family has been going just about every year since I was born. I think it is the most beautiful place!
Sounds like an amazing trip! Enjoy every last second!
So much fun! A couple notes:
1) I thought that sando was a baked potato – either way looks good.
2) LOBSTER!
Yum I love shipyard beer!
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