We returned a while ago from that island off of Cape Cod, spent a hectic week or so at home and then left, once again. This Monday saw us travelling north on Interstate 95 (the New England Thruway) in the midst of one of these freakish rainstorms we've been having lately. Yuck....95 is bad enough on a a good day, what with the giant 18-wheelers, SUV's and other monsters careening to their destinations. Add torrential rains, oily road spray splashed constantly on your windshield, construction sites and heavy summer-time traffic and it's definitely not a pleasant way to travel. Actually, downright disgusting.
But we had a date with Oliver and Rachel who have a lovely farm in Maine's southern parts, normally a five hour drive from New York. The drive stretched to seven hours, given the conditions, but we arrived healthy and happy. We've been to their place many times before and love it up there. Ogunquit is a consummate beach town with beautiful old homes, cute shops and places to dine. In summer it's terribly crowded. But our friends' house is tucked away out of town and as soon as one gets off U.S. 1 (the main street of Ogunquit, loaded with summer traffic and regular commercial traffic as well), the peace and quiet of the Maine countryside is there to soothe you.
Click the map above for a more versatile Google map of Ogunquit, Maine.
Oliver's Jaguar cruises the Maine countryside in elegance.Since we arrived late, dinner - Maine lobsters - was early and at home. It was fun catching up on old times. We were tired from our all-day drive and retired early. The next morning we made our way to Ogunquit's famous diner: The Egg & I pancake and waffle restaurant. Rachel stayed home - she prefers the quietude of her home. Stacey and Oliver and I piled into his Jag and drove the short trip into town for breakfast.
The Egg & I is a popular destination for summer tourists. Say "cheese."
Oliver "helps out" at The Egg & I."
Stacey and Ollie in the kitchen in Maine.Our friends continue to upgrade their little farmhouse and its surroundings. The pool and the garden are particularly beautiful. The fields beyond are a wonderful setting and glow with color when the sunset illuminates them at the end of each day.
Their beautiful garden with a myriad of flowers and fruit.
Chillin' in the cozy living room.The sun was setting and Rachel wanted to show us a new path her gardener had carved from the tall grass in the back fields. It was a lovely walk but we were vigorously attacked by starving mosquitoes back there.
The setting sun is filtered through Maine's trees.
Everybody ... meet Ruby!
The house and barn in fading sunlight.
Two friends share a laugh and a hike.
Wild flowers in Rachel's back fields.
These white birches seem to be glowing in the setting sun.
Hey, there's a gibbous moon in the late afternoon sky.
A mermaid guards the pool.
Thank you, Rachel & Ollie, for a lovely few days in paradise!
3 comments:
You have friends in beautiful places.
What a beautiful farm. Glad you arrived safely in that horrible weather. Good to see the sun has come out. Hope it keeps shining until we get up there. Have fun!
Doreen
The garden is just gorgeous. The sweeping lawn looked lovely too. Where are you off to next?
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