The rain and Maine, part 2

Harraseeket Lunch & Lobster Company in Freeport

On Sunday, we headed out early to Maine, the rain following us, although tapering a bit. We drove first to Freeport, where we did some outlet shopping at Patagonia and JL Coombs fought the crowds at LL Bean to use the bathroom. Even though it was rainy, we managed to grab lunch of lobster rolls and fried fish at Harraseeket Lunch & Lobster Company. Pretty good fried clams!

We drove down the coast to check in at the Juniper Hill Inn in Ogunquit. An afternoon jaunt to nearby York was dampened a bit by more rain, although we did purchase some candies at The Goldenrod and squeezed in a game of candlepin bowling at the Fun-o-rama.

After a pretty terrible cup of coffee at the local Daily Grind, we called it a day and went back to Ogunquit.


Exploring the rock formations along the Marginal Way

The next day was the best day, in terms of weather. We woke up to sun and clearer skies. We left the hotel and took a walk along the Marginal Way. It was a great way to jumpstart our morning.


Lynna and Peter amid the rocks

We walked all the way to Perkins Cove where we had another less than fabulous cup of coffee at Uncommon Grounds. Later we walked to Barnacle Billy's where we waited until our boat tour started up.


Nubble Light House

For this trip, we signed up for a longer boat tour that would take us out to the Nubble Light House. We had the same chipper tour guide as last time, Hannah, who gave out lots of good facts and stories. The ride itself was a little choppy. When we circled the light house, a flock of seagulls started to hover near our boat. They knew it was feeding time! Hannah passed out pieces of bread for us to throw at the birds. On our way back to Perkins Cove, the boat stopped once more to watch a seal eating.

All packed up, we were ready to take the Lins to the airport. But first, we stopped at a local Maine institution, Flo's Steamed Hot Dogs, one last Maine institution, for a quick lunch.


Peter and Lynna eating at Flo's

The specialty at Flo's: Hot dogs topped with special relish and mayonnaise!


Genevieve explains how the bun is similar to the used for a Fenway Frank

Thus endeth the Lins' late summer visit to New England! Our last summer hurrah. Thank goodness for the one bright day of sun.