Dijon's Steak and Lobster House -
24. Oktober 2019 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
We had planned to have dinner in the patio, but an impromptu storm moved us inside. Delicious meal and conversation.
600 1st Avenue, Satellite Beach, FL
24. Oktober 2019 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
We’ve nested into our Air B&B for the next few days. Grant, Judy, Dale and Carla arrive around midnight. Tim and Cindy are on the way to join us for dinner. So far, so good.
A Very Special Commendation
11. September 2019 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 34 °C
Once we got to security at the airport Brian and I were separated as I had TSA pre-check and he did not. As I was going through the security scanner, it beeped. LOUD! I came thru and made a commentWeiterlesen
Duckfat
11. September 2019 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Small European-leaning sandwich shop & cafe known for its duck-fat Belgian fries & milkshakes.
We shared the duckfat fries with a sampler of different sauces and split a Cuban and Meatloaf sandwich.Weiterlesen
Timberwind
11. September 2019 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
After lingering for a while over breakfast at our B&B, we headed out to make the most of our last afternoon in Portland. First we hit the water on Timberland, a schooner built in 1931.
The PortlandWeiterlesen
Emilitsa
10. September 2019 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Another B&B host recommended restaurant. Emilitsa is a traditional Greek restaurant located in the arts district in Portland, Maine.
Portland Observatory
10. September 2019 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
The Portland Observatory was built in 1807 by Captain Lemuel Moody to serve as a communication station for Portland Harbor. Portland Observatory was one of the earliest marine signal stations in theWeiterlesen
Otto Pizza
10. September 2019 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Lunch after trekking 5 miles. Recommended by our innkeeper. Goat cheese, spinach and peppadew peppers on the thinnest, crispest crust. Amazing!
Portland Head Lighthouse
10. September 2019 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
On our last trip, the weather was rainy, windy and moody. Today we enjoyed the lighthouse in a crisp, sunny day. Both were wonderful.
Portland Head Light, is a historic lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth,Weiterlesen
P. Baxter Pet Cemetary
10. September 2019 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Governor Baxter was a well-known dog lover and breeder of Irish setters. When his dogs (14 of them) and his horse (named Jerry Roan) passed away, they were all buried at Mackworth Island. This area ofWeiterlesen
Macworth Island Community Village
10. September 2019 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Macworth Island State Park
10. September 2019 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
A walk recommended by our innkeeper. Glorious scenery, dogs galore and an incredibly beautiful day. ❤️
Mackworth,Island is an island of approximately 100 acres, connected to Falmouth by aWeiterlesen
Central Provisions
9. September 2019 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
A small plates/craft cocktail restaurant recommended by our inn keeper. Yum, yum, yum!
Morrill Mansion B&B
9. September 2019 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
En route to Portland we realized that we had booked a hotel for the next two nights in Portland, OREGON instead of Maine. Eeeeeeeek!
After canceling our reservation (with a little sweet talking onWeiterlesen
L.L. Bean
9. September 2019 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Felt like we couldn’t come to Maine, and not go to the L. L. Bean store in Freeport Maine. However, having been 10 years since our last visit, we come to find out that it is now the L. L. BeanWeiterlesen
Water Street Kitchen and Bar
9. September 2019 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Stopped in Wiscasett for lunch. We ate her the last time when it was Le Garage which had a 40 year run. Brian had a burger and I had a bowl of bean soup and bread. Share a piece of apple blueberryWeiterlesen
Breakfast
9. September 2019 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Only at the Hartstone Inn do you order your breakfast and get a complimentary first course. Today it was a baked pear ona thin slice of pistachio pound cake with a drizzle of creme anglaise. Brian hadWeiterlesen
Birthday Dinner
8. September 2019 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
I can think of no better place to for my birthday dinner than the Hartstone Inn. When Brian and I first visited here, it was for a culinary vacation and we spent the day in the kitchen with the chefWeiterlesen
Happy Hour The Sequel
8. September 2019 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Once back from Rockland, we soaked for a bit in the jacuzzi tub before freshening up and heading back out for the inn’s happy hour. Although I was tempted by the blueberry gin fizz, I decided to goWeiterlesen
The Lobster Shack
8. September 2019 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Needed a wee bite to tide us over to dinner. Headed to Rockland to the Lobster Shack, a very charming outdoor eatery. I got a yummy bowl of split pea soup with cornbread and Brian got the “Can’tWeiterlesen
Maiden Cliff Trail
8. September 2019 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Beautiful 3 mile (ish) hike to the cliffs overlooking Lake Megunticook. A well marked trail with lots of steep climbs and scrambles over outcroppings but the payoff at the overlook was well worth theWeiterlesen
40 Paper
7. September 2019 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
With only a snack for lunch we’re starving. Headed to an Italian restaurant recommended by our inn for dinner as the church across the street chimes the hour.
FROM 40 PAPER
"We are a traditionalWeiterlesen
Hartstone Inn Happy Hour
7. September 2019 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Had a lovely drive from New Hampshire to Camden Maine. beautiful scenery. Got settled into our hotel room, took a quick look around town and got back in time for the inn’s happy hour.
A deliciousWeiterlesen
Mount Washington Cog Railway
7. September 2019 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
World’s first mountain climbing train. The original was a coal fueled steam train. The newer ones are bio-diesel. The coal fuel train only runs twice a day. Our train was bio-diesel. Trip took aWeiterlesen
Bretton Arms Inn Restaurant
6. September 2019 in den USA ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
Cozy and intimate restaurant on the resort property. Best meal yet. Complete with an amuse bouche of breast with a palette cleansing berry sorbet and a chocolate pudding which was actually ganache onWeiterlesen
To each his own...
6. September 2019 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
After lunch, we took a 3 mile hike which followed the river. After returning I headed to the spa and enjoyed an hour and 40 minute hot stone massage which was pure bliss, while Brian lazed in the hotWeiterlesen
























































































































ReisenderWas that onion soup? John would LOVE that! Were those scallops? Yum. I had the BEST scallops on Isle of Palm.
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