“Do you ever suppose we might discover some woods to stroll in?” my outdoorsy 12-year-old asks me, each on occasion. 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 obtained out, I provided to take him for a weekend in Maine, a spot with not solely woods but additionally 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, a stupendous small resort in Deer Isle that Alison had advisable.
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 travel 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 pal 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 basic ice-cream sandwich. Julie and her husband Anthony taught us the best way to get all of the meat out. (Their youngsters have been already execs.)
Afterward, the 4 boys scrambled round on the rocks, whereas the adults chatted. It’s at all times such a deal with to hang around with individuals who reside within the place you’re visiting, don’t you suppose? Julie and Anthony described how they introduced their not too long ago hatched chicks into their dwelling to maintain them heat, and all of the peeping was sooooo loud — after which a cricket obtained into the home and added to the noise and nobody might discover it and everybody was going nuts, haha. Very completely different from metropolis life!
The following day, Anton and I stayed on the pretty Asticou Hotel close to Acadia Nationwide Park.
We drove to a few 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 Rather and Categories alongside the way in which. Do you have got 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, in fact: visitors, grumpy preteen moments, locking our keys within the rental automobile, and so on., however all that’s to be expected.
Have you ever been to Maine? Do you reside there? What components do you’re keen on? Any pro tips? I’d love to listen to. xoxo
P.S. Our Maine trip — and another amazing hotel — when the boys were much younger, and a Maine home with a bedroom looking over water.
