Ray and I in the convertible for the weekend ...... off to some sun, sea, and sand!!
Departed Sunapee at 3pm on Friday, August 22 and headed for the White Barn Inn in Kennebunk,
Maine. The White Barn has a long history and is now an elegant country hotel with a great restaurant.
Dinner Friday night was at Cape Porpoise, just North of town, at Pier 77 restaurant. The bar was fun, the food good, the views Great, and nice live jazz piano and bass in the dining room . It was a really
good place to start off.
Saturday morning we woke to clouds but they cleared up by the time breakfast was over. Nice continental breakfast in the dining room . They have a hot menu, but we didn't need it. The fresh fruits and berries were perfect! WE drove around the area and found Marges Lobster claw, a simple but yummy place in Kennebunkport for lunch. Then Drove up to Goose Rock Beach. There was no parking there, but I got out for a little walk on the sand. I needed to stick my toes in the ocean.
We actually started our Christmas shopping at a great gift shop in Kennebunkport, had a Roccocco Ice Cream, and headed back to the room for a nap and a bath!
Dinner was at the White Barn and a delicious 3 course meal with excellent service from Angela and her team. Cyril, the bartender took us to the kitchen for a peek at the action with the chefs and all their stations. Very intense back there. Dinner ended with about 3 dessert courses, way more than we needed, but she just kept it coming! Check out the place and their menu online if you're interested.
Sunday was a drive up the coast after breakfast to Portland. This old town has been revitalized by a thriving arts, shopping and eating scene. Gorgeous sunny Summer day for exploring. We had lunch at the popular "J's" seafood and raw bar right down in the harbor. then went walking and shopping. I was ready for some retail therapy and Ray wanted to explore the art galleries. We did a bit of both.
I found Carla's for a new hat, and the Black Parrot for a dress by a neat Japanese designer, Niu.
Dinner was at "555" on Congress Street, and easy walk from our base, the Portland Harbor Hotel.
Nice dinner, Ray had truffled lobster risotto, and I had a nice halibut dish. No dessert tonight!
Monday morning was, well... Monday. So we packed up after breakfast and headed back home. Ray needed to check in at the office in advance of his Bermuda Board Meeting, and I needed to prepare for a three day ( 4 shows) theater trip to NYC with Janet.
But first we drove up the coast to Falmouth Maine. Lunch on the way home was at a fun place called the Garage at Governer's Inn in Rochester, NH .
Another fabulous Summer day for driving, top down! Until it got too Darn Hot!! We had to put on the AC.
We love The Maine COAst in Summertime!!!
Departed Sunapee at 3pm on Friday, August 22 and headed for the White Barn Inn in Kennebunk,
Maine. The White Barn has a long history and is now an elegant country hotel with a great restaurant.
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| The White Barn Inn, Kennebunk, ME |
Dinner Friday night was at Cape Porpoise, just North of town, at Pier 77 restaurant. The bar was fun, the food good, the views Great, and nice live jazz piano and bass in the dining room . It was a really
good place to start off.
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| Outside of town on a beautiful Maine morning. |
Saturday morning we woke to clouds but they cleared up by the time breakfast was over. Nice continental breakfast in the dining room . They have a hot menu, but we didn't need it. The fresh fruits and berries were perfect! WE drove around the area and found Marges Lobster claw, a simple but yummy place in Kennebunkport for lunch. Then Drove up to Goose Rock Beach. There was no parking there, but I got out for a little walk on the sand. I needed to stick my toes in the ocean.
We actually started our Christmas shopping at a great gift shop in Kennebunkport, had a Roccocco Ice Cream, and headed back to the room for a nap and a bath!
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| The Beach in Kennebunk is a DOG BEACH before 9 and after 5. FYI |
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| They grow amazing flowers! Ray shot this in town before lunch. |
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| Maine Harbor Scene.... Ray's great photo |
Sunday was a drive up the coast after breakfast to Portland. This old town has been revitalized by a thriving arts, shopping and eating scene. Gorgeous sunny Summer day for exploring. We had lunch at the popular "J's" seafood and raw bar right down in the harbor. then went walking and shopping. I was ready for some retail therapy and Ray wanted to explore the art galleries. We did a bit of both.
I found Carla's for a new hat, and the Black Parrot for a dress by a neat Japanese designer, Niu.
Dinner was at "555" on Congress Street, and easy walk from our base, the Portland Harbor Hotel.
Nice dinner, Ray had truffled lobster risotto, and I had a nice halibut dish. No dessert tonight!
Monday morning was, well... Monday. So we packed up after breakfast and headed back home. Ray needed to check in at the office in advance of his Bermuda Board Meeting, and I needed to prepare for a three day ( 4 shows) theater trip to NYC with Janet.
But first we drove up the coast to Falmouth Maine. Lunch on the way home was at a fun place called the Garage at Governer's Inn in Rochester, NH .
Another fabulous Summer day for driving, top down! Until it got too Darn Hot!! We had to put on the AC.
We love The Maine COAst in Summertime!!!
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