It was a time to visit Maine again, it was third time. Summer is the best time to visit this state and enjoy the water and cold beer. Fresh Seafood is always good in any season here.
We rented a beach house from our past experiences of super convenience to enjoy the sand and sea. Coffee with the view!
This beach was super cool with huge palm size shells, big waves and very close to a creek where we enjoyed the backwater to the fullest including Baba.
The house was in also close proximity with Portland and we could enjoy the very famous breweries, city vibes and amazingly beautiful water side parks.
First two days were raining and it worked out very good for us, being cozy in the little condo after Shri's long trip from India and my crazy schedule during his absence. Jai enjoyed the lobster rolls and Ram enjoyed the local burger.
Third day kids went to Children's museum while we there spent time at brewery as per Jai's suggestion and after that roamed around the waterside park. In the afternoon we all ate along waterside park from Food Trucks, Mediterranean and Vietnamese food turned out very yummy as compared to Chinese food in the downtown Portland.
After eating we headed to explore Cape Elizabeth. First stop was the lighthouse. The park is huge and multiple trails with outstanding views. Then it was time for some ice cream so we headed to a creamery. They gave huge portions but it was ok.
Fourth day we started our day by visiting famous Portland potato donuts. They were absolutely delicious with very very unique flavors but they were super expensive, I guess that’s why. We did the mini golf in the afternoon which was Pirate themed, kids enjoyed it a lot and of course we too. In the night we dropped Ram in Lowell to go back to his job.
Fifth day we started the day by visiting beach and enjoying the big waves…finally got vitamin Sea while Shri was doing his work. We ate dosa for lunch. Me and Jai found an awesome creamery in the afternoon, I ate ice cream like crazy. This was the best ice cream I ever had, we got lots from this creamery on the way back home!! On the way from ice cream we found a local grocery store, me and Jai enjoyed local shopping there. Beer cave was the coolest thing I saw there. We shopped a lot of local things and came home. In the evening I booked a contemporary restaurant, food was mind blowing. Locally grown mushroom pizza with arugula and Brussel sprouts were perfect with Allagash white, local brew. Then we headed to Portland to see the beautiful firework over water. We didn’t get the parking closer so we just watched from a hill. Baba enjoyed these fireworks a lot.
Sixth day me, Jai and Baba went to water park which had very unique rides. I enjoyed my time with Jai a lot. Some scary rides he encouraged me to try and also taught me, how to land in water properly. We enjoyed all the rides multiple times. At the end Baba went in wave pool with Jai and me, I saw the happiness on his face. Me and Shri took an early evening nap on the hot sand, it was incredibly relaxing. In the evening we headed to the ice cream place so Shri and Baba also enjoy it. Dinner we decided to do at a Seafood shack which serves fresh seafood and very famous in the area. Baba enjoyed the onion rings. Haddock was very fresh and enjoyed again with Allagash white!
In the night me and Shri went to beach to watch moon rise. We waited and it was more than 3mins that moon didn’t come so we were little sad but suddenly straight from our seat from the sea red moon rose and we were just stunner. This was something we never saw before. We see moon rise from our bed room window during certain time of the year but never saw red one. This looked like a very different planet. We stayed a long time there, was not willing to go home. As the time was passing it was becoming bigger and bigger. The beach which was full of hundreds of people during day, we were only two people on the beach. This was super serene….just me, Shri and red moon over the Sea!! "Sab kuch jaise tum gaya" Another amazing day!!
Seventh day which was Friday started our day by watching sun rise at 5:07am. Sun rise was very clear and different than Cape May experience, Sun was pink when it rose. I also did Surya Namaskar to rising sun on the beach. We came back and slept for a while :) I did my morning beach walk, this time walked till creek. I was super happy to see the stream going in the water. While walking someone said your outfit is very cute while I was in my 'Sea Loop'. I crossed an old man 3-4 times in this week and we used to smile at each other. Today he stopped and said "This is great right? You can not explain this experience in words to anyone, just feel it!!" I nodded….Once I reached the stream, sat along water with my feet soaking in water. Another lady came and said you look very happy and calm, can I take your picture.
In the afternoon we all went to creek side beach and enjoyed both beach and creek. Baba enjoyed the water too and went all by himself. Jai enjoyed the water and cliff jumps a lot. After tons of fun in water we came home took shower and took some rest to be ready for exciting evening in the Portland downtown.
I booked a waterside seafood restaurant. We got the street parking and started walking towards the restaurant. The table had water view with big windows. Food was amazing…Maine blueberry salad rocked! I also like Maine mule and fried haddock bites, very fresh. Jais lobster roll and Baba's veggie burger was moth watering. We all enjoyed the dinner. After dinner we strolled in downtown. Jai bought this handmade clay chicken, the shop was full of hand made things which were super cool.
Saturday was final day here. We woke and walked couple of hours on the beach, then wrapped up and headed home. On the way stopped in Worchester for lunch, the Thai restaurant served us delicious food.
It was a very relaxing, wonderful trip! A trip to remember with my four boys!!
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