Once we arrived at my family home on Green Lake, the real fun commenced.  The view from the deck is breathtaking, and the at night, you can hear the sound of the water lapping the shore.  Heaven! We love how clean the air smells; for a city dweller, it’s such a wonderful change of pace.  I’ve been coming up to this lake house since birth, but it’s only since I’ve gotten older that I’ve really appreciated how tranquil it is.  Sunsets are my favorite time of day, which is no surprise.

It rained for part of the trip, so one afternoon Greg and I decided to drive up to Bar Harbor for dinner.  Miraculously the sun came out right as we arrived! We ended up sitting outside to have dinner, and afterwards, we took some photos of the harbor. The weather was sunny yet misty; very surreal, ethereal and beautiful.

This week Greg and I headed up to Maine to spend time with my Dad’s family.  Instead of making the six-hour trek all at once, we decided to split the drive up. We drove along the coast, stopping at a number of pretty seaside towns.

Our first stop was Freeport.  We love the famous L.L. Bean outlet store, so doing a little shopping was a requisite.  Then we went to eat at the Harraseeket Lobster Company.  This local restaurant is such a hidden gem. They offer outdoor seating that overlooks a stunning harbor view; perfect for a sunset dinner.

After spending the night in Freeport, we continued our tour up the Maine coast. Our next stop: Boothbay Harbor.  We wandered around, exploring the eclectic local shops, and then we stopped at Greg’s favorite harbor side restaurant for lobster rolls.

The rolls at this restaurant were simple and delicious; just as they should be.  I can’t stand when a lobster roll contains a ton of crazy mix-ins, the lobster is good enough on its own!

After we left Freeport, we drove up to Camden.  Despite having come to Maine every summer of my life, this gorgeous town had someone evaded me.  I was so impressed! The harbor is beautiful, and if you like sailboats, this is a must-see destination.  This is the view from our dinner spot.

Greg and I both love oysters, so we ordered a couple local varieties to try.  While my favorite are still Dennis and Wellfleet Oysters, these gave them a run for their money!