Crusing through Maine...

Maine.... in three words I would describe it as GREEN, WILDERNESS, and FRESH! Each and every town we ventured to over the past two weeks has just blown me away.

First stop... Kennebunkport (or Kennysbumport as Bonnie calls it) where Sr George Bush has a vacation home! Its a small town, but very quaint and full of friendly people.


one of the scenes from our stay in Kennebunkport... oh so lovely, even in the fog!
heading out of Kennebunkport...

Second stop... Portland, where a mass of seagulls greeted us! Portland is known as a commercial fishing area, and the birds were there for lunch! There are also plenty of historical buildings... awesome cafes (one that Bonnie and I came across had a VERY spunky barista!) and a great vibe!

Third stop... as we moved along the towns just got better and better! From Portland we headed to Boothbay- where I tried my first EVER lobster!!!!! Yes I actually pulled off the legs and everything (those who know me, know that I am not a fan of eating things with eyes!)

first fish... now lobster... Bonnie is getting me to eat everything I never thought I'd like!

Bonnie... contemplating life, on a walk to the main town

we were docked right near a church that would play a chime song every hour... so beautiful in a location like Boothbay!
me.. listening to the chimes!
I haven't posted too many photos of the boat... this one I like!

the giant fisherman... and me!

salt water taffy is everywhere over here...

some of the stores were so quirky!

lobster pods...
me hard at work, untying the tender!

Fourth stop... Camden! All I can say about this town is that the people are so friendly, they have plenty of markets, and its oh so GREEN!!! I went on a hike through Camden Hills State Park one afternoon... amazing.the beginning of the walk...or a hike/climb as I soon found out!

About one hour into it... will I ever make it!

Oh yes I did... and the view was wonderful!
a panoramic view of the town below... it sits at the bottom of three mountains!

Our final stop on the Maine trip was Bar Harbor... I have read about it, but never could have imagined how gorgeous and green it is! Bonnie, Dave and I were lucky enough to get an afternoon off, and so we headed out on a sunset kayak... I'll let the pictures do the talking!

hi-ho hi-ho its off to work we go...!

wow... the sunset was unbelievable.... being out there with nothing but the ocean and birds to hear!

Dave, Bonnie and I...

amazing...

As you can see we had a great time cruising through Maine... I really do hope that one day I visit again!

Miss you all xoxo

Take me out to the ball game...

Play ball... so Dave, Bonnie and I headed out to a baseball game in Boston! The red sox are a huge deal everywhere we have been... so we headed to Fenway Park...tracked down a scalper... payed way too much money for our tickets... I bought myself a foam hand... and so the night began...

the excitement is building... the sox were taking on Baltimore Orioles!

already into the beers... Bonnie and I were getting into the spirit!

I was the envy of all the kids around me... they all wanted a foam finger! cool hey!?!

Fenway Park was packed...

With the time we have been able to explore Boston (I actually like it a little better than New York City... its a lot more manageable, but just as funky!) we went on a tour ride... here's some pics of the city!

A random liquor store that had an Aussie flag out the front.... makes you feel so proud! :)

there were so many historical buildings, churches, galleries etc...

Bonnie and I in Faneuil Hall market place... its where we found our fav American store- Urban Outfitters!

more of Faneuil Hall...



As you can see we enjoyed Boston a lot... and we will hopefully be based there for at least a month at the end of the season! can't wait!

Love to you all xoxo

A hairy question...

Okay... so I have been left scratching my head as to why my hair has decided to change! I have always had a little bit of a wave, but all of a sudden I've turned into curly Sue! Please explain...

Theory 1: Is it true that your hair changes every seven years???
Theory 2: Being around salt water

Any other suggestions to set my mind at ease! How am I ever going to get it straight again?!?

Newport, Rhode Island

Okay... so I know I have been slack in keeping my blog updated, but I promise I have a valid excuse! I've been working lots...and I'm having camera issues! So thanks to Bonnie I have some photos of our recent stay in Newport, Rhode Island! In Newport you are either very preppy or a surfer dude! (or a yachtie like us!) Its a gorgeous town... well known for its sailing and mega mega ritzy mansions that line the cliffs!

We were lucky to get a day off so we headed to the mansions... toured one... and walked and walked and walked the "cliff walk" (not a good idea in jeans mind you!) Heres some pics...

Let the adventure begin...

One of the many great homes along the cliff... at some points you are walking through people's gardens!

If you could see the view these people have... overlooking the atlantic ocean!

"The Breakers"- we toured inside this mansion! I had a sore neck afterwards... most of the ceilings were mosaic... hand-made piece by piece!

me outside 'the breakers'

along the walk we found these crazy tunnels... pitch black- they totally freaked me out!

Bonnie and I...
At one end of the walk there is Newport Beach...

now you can see why wearing jeans was a bad choice... lets just say I stood out at the beach! hehe...

What a way to end the day... with a drink (or two) at sunset!

As of today we are cruising up to Maine... so I'll have a few more photos soon! Miss you all.... xoxo