Our trip to
Maine began when we arrived in
Boston on August 3 and met our friend, Brad Barrick, at the airport. We stayed Friday night with Brad and Melanie and family in
Norton,
Mass., then it was off to
Raymond, Maine on Saturday afternoon.
Duncan’s parents have built a cozy bungalow near Panther Pond (actually a lake) in Raymond.
We really enjoyed staying with them in their lovely home, which features a swing in the living room.
It was just a short walk through the trees to get to the lake where the Petersons have several rental cottages and their grandparents’ summer home. Duncan grew up spending his summers there.
Other adventures included yummy clam chowder at Gilbert’s Chowder House in the Old Port section of Portland (a lovely city)
A bike ride around Peak’s Island (and a speed boat ride in a water taxi)
A walk along the Marginal Way in Ogunquit
Picnic supper on the beach
A sweet stop at Len Libby’s Candies in Scarborough where there is a 1700-pound chocolate moose named Lenny, the world’s only life-size chocolate moose
A visit to Portland Headlight
We also enjoyed hours of driving through the countryside looking at the beautiful New England-style homes. What’s more, Duncan got to see several old friends and reconnect with his roots. Most of all, we enjoyed spending time with Paul and Nancy, Duncan’s parents. It was a great vacation!
We really enjoyed staying with them in their lovely home, which features a swing in the living room.
