We drove around southern Maine, being tourists. Lots of lighthouses, and great weather in July!
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- Kennebunkport, Maine is a tiny little seaside town, best known for the Bush clan, who have had an estate here for generations.
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- Kennebunkport’s favorite son.
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- A tribute to George H.W. Bush by the community that loved him. Bush estate in the background.
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- Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse construction began in 1787, at the behest of George Washington. The first light was from whale oil lamps.
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- The Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse was built in the 1800’s – it’s known as a “spark plug” lighthouse because of its shape.
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- Enormous granite boulders form a breakwater that is tricky to walk on – huge gaps.
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- We ferried to Peaks Island to discover the world’s largest umbrella cover museum, per the Guinness Book of World Records.
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- Fun collection to look through while listening to “Let a Smile be Your Umbrella”!
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- They’re a little sexist at such a young age, don’t you think??
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- Stacking cairns to make our mark!
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- From the famous Liv Wilde poem.
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- The gulf of Maine is warming faster than 99% of the world’s oceans. Experts say lobsters may trek north to Canada for cooler water.
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- With only a 2 ft. track, narrow gauge railroads could handle sharp turns and steep hills efficiently and economically in 1877. Their conductors still have the best uniforms!
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- Mike was VERY impressed that the rear conductor was from Rock Island, IL.
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- One final Maine sunset with my love.
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