“Do you ever suppose we may discover some woods to stroll in?” my outdoorsy 12-year-old asks me, each once in a while. 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 acquired 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 whenever you hum. We had been each actually excited.
The primary night time, we had been fortunate sufficient to snag a room at Aragosta, a fantastic small resort in Deer Isle that Alison had beneficial.
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 often 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 best way to get all of the meat out. (Their children had been already professionals.)
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 residence to maintain them heat, and all of the peeping was sooooo loud — after which a cricket acquired into the home and added to the noise and nobody may discover it and everybody was going nuts, haha. Very totally different from metropolis life!
The following day, Anton and I stayed on the pretty Asticou Lodge close to Acadia Nationwide Park.
We drove to some trailheads however they had been PACKED — you needed to stand in a protracted line, simply to start out the hike! Fortunately, we discovered a quieter space and took a protracted stroll round Jordan Pond, taking part in Would You Slightly and Classes alongside the way in which. Do you’ve 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 automotive, and so forth., however all that’s to be anticipated.
Have you ever been to Maine? Do you reside there? What elements 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 had been a lot youthful, and a Maine residence with a bed room wanting over water.
