When In Maine...

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Yesterday, I blogged that we planned to head into Bar Harbor for the day, but I didn't get more than a few winks of sleep last night, so I just wasn't up for a major outing. Somehow, I was still able to feel well enough to enjoy the quiet day.

Fall is officially here in Maine and we did what you do in Maine and on when on vacation.

We learned how to light a fire in the wood stove.

T: Vacationing is Such Hard Work

We took rests and took in the view.

So Very Hard

G: Thank You for Leaving This Blanket for Me

We got cozy from the warmth of the fire.

I'm Very Comfy Here

Lobster Traps Galore

We took a short outing to a nearby harbor, Hancock Point, where we saw lobster traps,

A Lobster Boat at Hancock Point

a lobster boat, and best of all,

Rainbow at Hancock Point

this incredible rainbow.

Usually, When I See A Rainbow, I am Not Somewhere That I can See it Fully!

Too bad the rain was coming in on my lens!

Fresh Lobstah!

We ate haddock chowder for lunch fresh from the local seafood joint. 

And had fresh lobster for dinner!

Lobster Night at Lion's Maine

So far we've had lobster stew at Ruth and Wimpy's and made our own lobster rolls, but tonight we made sure to tackle whole lobsters. Lots of fun.

Ruth And Wimpy's Lobster House

Steaming Lobsters!

This Stuff is the Real Deal
Small Batches. No Junk.

We topped off our dinner with some Morton's Moo ice cream.

From Simon's Farm--Our Favorite Place for Food

And fresh strawberries.

This Stuff is Divine!

Why didn't anyone tell me that Maine is known for it's amazing ice cream? Holy cow!

We live in a place where people go crazy for the ice cream places, but I have to admit, I have discovered a new level of ice cream goodness. 

This stuff is to die for.

I have surely put on five pounds in ice cream weight since arriving here.

Morton's Moo Wild Blueberry Ice Cream with Wild Maine Blueberries and Canadian Strawberries

Here's a pic of the Maine Blueberry. Tonight, we tried the ginger ice cream. Wow! I have never had either of these as ice cream flavors, but both are amazing.

Wild Maine Blueberries Taste Amazing!

We've been so fortunate to find a farm stand just 10 minutes away where we are able to get all sorts of local produce from lettuce to peppers to wild Maine blueberries (incredible!). We've found so many delicious local foods (lots of maple syrup and wild blueberry items) to try. The stand has fresh strawberries coming from Canada. They have local meats and cheeses.

One of my favorite things is discovering new foods, trying new things and learning what's native to wherever we are staying. 

Perhaps the several pints of blueberries I've eaten balance out the ice cream?

Today was a wonderful day filled with the warmth of a fire, two snuggly pups, a visit to the Hancock Point, a surprise rainbow, a walk in the brisk Fall air, peaceful views out of the windows of Lion's Maine, a seafood stew for lunch, lobstah (as they say in Maine) for dinner, a glass of La Crema Chardonnay, and Morton's Moo ginger ice cream for dessert.

It's hard to believe we only have three days left in the little place here in Hancock, ME.

Blessings,

Emily