Garland and I always had Maine on our bucket list and it did not disappoint! We stayed at a very nice Thousand Trails campground – Moody Beach RV Campground. We were a short bike ride to the beach, in the town of Wells, ME and also only a few minutes bike ride from Ogunquit – such a quaint New England town. They have really good bike lanes almost every where. This was the first place we really got to enjoy our eBikes!!! There were tons of restaurants in Wells and Ogunquit – and of course they had awesome seafood and LOBSTER. I personally love lobster, but G could take it or leave it. Loved walking on the beach in Wells (and the pups always have fun at the beach) and sitting at the beach in Ogunquit – people watching.
The first Saturday, we drove into Portland, ME with our bikes in the truck. Found a convenient parking lot and met a local couple (they also had their bikes) who told us of a great “local” restaurant to try – great food at non-tourist prices. We made our way there and were seated at the next table to that same couple! They were taking their bikes on a ferry and had time to kill – decided to eat at that restaurant (Tomaso’s Canteen). If you are ever in that area, stop and eat here! Our entries were huge and we had to get their great basket of fries – not to mention our drinks. Our bill was below $40 – unheard of for Maine, but this was a local place and so worth finding it! We always try to ask locals where to dine and enjoy little off the wall places rather than chain restaurants. 🙂
On the trail, we had just missed, Portland’s ALS Walk. I would have loved to participate, for my Cousin Jonathan!
We visited the Portland Head Light house – I believe one of the most photographed light houses in the US and you can see why…just gorgeous and it’s a fantastic park to visit. We sat on the rocks for a while – could have stayed half the day its so beautiful and I bet I took hundreds of photos.
We spent the next day riding around Wells Beach and had lunch at Wells Lobster Pound. Needless to say the price of our two lobster rolls (G was not impressed :)), two sodas and one T-shirt exceeded $90! Big difference from the local place in Portland. But it was great eating outside by the beach and I really needed lobster!
Unfortunately we had to cut our stay in Maine short. Garland’s Mom, Mama Brown (Vera Brown Johnston) passed away and we had to get there in two days. That’s another story!