“Do you ever suppose we may discover some woods to stroll in?” my outdoorsy 12-year-old asks me, each every now and then. As a child rising up in New York Metropolis, Anton appreciates all of the skate parks and bagel retailers, however he additionally actually craves nature, like in his bones.
So, when college bought out, I supplied to take him for a weekend in Maine, a spot with not solely woods but in addition lakes and rocks and periwinkles that come out of their shells if you hum. We have been each actually excited.
The primary evening, we have been fortunate sufficient to snag a room at Aragosta, an exquisite small resort in Deer Isle that Alison had really useful.
The chef-owner, Devin Finigan, is legendary for her seasonal tasting menus, however we targeted on the breakfast that got here with the room, together with these Maine blueberry pancakes. I don’t even normally like pancakes and these blew my thoughts.
We additionally performed a LOT of chess on our little journey board.
After breakfast, we got down to hike up Blue Hill Mountain.
Right here’s the summit!
Within the afternoon, we explored the charming fishing village of Stonington…
…then joined my good friend Julie (of Rudy Jude fame) and her household for dinner on the Burnt Cove Boil.
Mainly, a crab will get plonked down in entrance of you, adopted by a corn on the cob, then a lobster, then a traditional ice-cream sandwich. Julie and her husband Anthony taught us the way to get all of the meat out. (Their children have been already execs.)
Afterward, the 4 boys scrambled round on the rocks, whereas the adults chatted. It’s all the time such a deal with to hang around with individuals who dwell within the place you’re visiting, don’t you suppose? Julie and Anthony described how they introduced their just lately hatched chicks into their house to maintain them heat, and all of the peeping was sooooo loud — after which a cricket bought into the home and added to the noise and nobody may discover it and everybody was going nuts, haha. Very completely different from metropolis life!
The following day, Anton and I stayed on the beautiful Asticou Resort close to Acadia Nationwide Park.
We drove to some trailheads however they have been PACKED — you needed to stand in a protracted line, simply to begin the hike! Fortunately, we discovered a quieter space and took a protracted stroll round Jordan Pond, enjoying Would You Reasonably and Classes alongside the best way. Do you’ve gotten any favourite journey video games?
Lastly, we skimmed stones on our final afternoon earlier than heading again to Brooklyn.
Epic journey buddy
Oh, Maine, what a magical place! Not pictured, after all: site visitors, grumpy preteen moments, locking our keys within the rental automotive, and many others., however all that’s to be anticipated.
Have you ever been to Maine? Do you reside there? What components do you’re keen on? Any professional ideas? I’d love to listen to. xoxo
P.S. Our Maine journey — and one other wonderful resort — when the boys have been a lot youthful, and a Maine house with a bed room trying over water.
