A Lighthouse on an Island

 Day 10 - August 5, 2019 - Boston MA to York ME

After a wonderful visit with Patrice and Neel, Herb and I continue on our trip north, hoping to get to Newfoundland.  

We soon get to the New Hampshire state line near the town of Seabrook, and see the welcome sign with its motto,"Live Free or Die."  There is a wood heater and a nice supply of chopped wood nearly, suggesting that it will definitely be cold during the winter months.

Less than an hour later we arrive to the state of Maine, where the welcome sign boasts, "The Way Life is Supposed to Be."  Searching for a restaurant for lunch, we are fortunate to find Thai & I, which reminds us of a favorite of ours in Houston, Thai Spice.

There is amazing scenery as we continue to drive north, and I think I see some fireweed plants along the way in the town of Kittery. Yes!  It really is, and fortunately, they have not bloomed all the way to the top -- proof that it is still summer here.

As we come to the town of York, we choose to hug the coast for more amazing scenery, and a clue that we are getting close to the beach is a narrow walking trail that people can take when they are not able to park close to the shore.

Even the jetty is beautiful with its large rock and boulders, but is hard to walk on.  (Ask me how I know.)  The beach is not too crowded, with plenty of room for sunbathers and others enjoying the water.  Off in the distance I see a lighthouse and hope to get a photo for Roxie and Ed, as they have been there.

Ah, I am in love with the architecture -- and the gardens of yellow flowers.

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Here a lady chooses to soak up some rays on her front porch across from the beach.

More great architecture and flowers!

We soon get to Cape Neddick Nubble Lighthouse, and I see that repairs are being made to the roof of the lighthouse keeper's home.  I guess they had a harsh winter.

It is an actual island, although a low tide can leave a path.  I am disappointed that it can't be visited, but we do get to stop for a photo.  

Willie of Sweet Caroline

      and of Walldog and Willie

      Monday, August 5, 2019