Belgrade Lakes

We drove around the Belgrade Lakes region, stopping at the Colby-Hume Center (on Snow Pond) the Outing Club cabin (on Great Pond).  We then traipsed around the town of Belgrade Lakes--having ice cream by the lake and some nice conversations with the merchants.

LL Bean

After Popham Beach, we drove over to Freeport.  The LL Bean store is open 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

Popham Beach--Way Cool!!!

Deciding between conflicting recommendations (Popham v. Reid), we decided to go to Popham Beach State Park.  It was great!!!!!  The sand was smooth, and there was plenty of space.  We arrived at low tide, which meant that we could trek across the sandbar over to an island for climbing around.  The interesting topography created mini-rivers of warm (almost hot) water leading into the cold water.  There were waves as well as still water areas--something for everyone.  As the tide turned, the sandbar covered up and we had to keep moving our chairs back.  Note the difference in the photos.

Lincolnville for Lobster

We then went to Lincolnville to the Lobster Pound take-out facility to get lobster for Steven.  The atmosphere was great--right on the water; and Steven loved the lobster.

Camden

On Friday we went out to Camden--a lovely town on the coast.  There were great shops for browsing.  We went to Cappy's Chowda House; the chowder was amazing.  We tried Moxie (a Maine specialty soda); Steven liked it; I was not convinced.  Next time, we want to try out the chocolate bread pudding with raspberry sauce.  We passed on the lobster this time but may try it there next time.

Gifford's Ice Cream

After pizza in Winslow, we stopped at Gifford's Ice Cream.  Steven loved Lobster Tracks--and began a streak of having ice cream every day.

It's a Small World . . . or a Large Globe

After lunch at Duckfat in Portland (great fries!!), we stopped at Delorme in Yarmouth, Maine.  Delorme makes maps and atlases--including the indispensable Maine Gazetteer.  Their building also includes Eartha, the world's largest rotating, articulating globe.  The globe was amazing!!