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Whenever we visit Boothbay Harbor?
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We have to take a drive out to East Boothbay.
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Their loop road is one of the prettiest in Maine.
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Skirting the shore…
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Right along the Atlantic Ocean….
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It’s quintessentially Maine.
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And has some pretty fabulous waterfront homes.
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With some stellar views.
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There’s even a mini lighthouse.
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Some of the properties are for rent in the summer, though I’d hate to guess the cost .
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Scenic drive done, we headed for the Thistle Inn for cocktails and a small bite to eat.
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A ship captain’s home built in 1861…
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it now houses a charming rustic pub and restaurant as well as six suites.
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Did I mention the bar is an actual boat?
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Husband’s French onion soup was rich and hearty.
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My truffle mushroom tart was rich and delicate and absolutely fabulous.
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If you’re in the area, Thistle has some of the best food around.
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River's world..... 
Beautiful photos. I think the Maine coast is a national treasure. That soup looks delicious.
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It is.
And it was.
😊
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I read somewhere that Maine was losing people and paying them to relocate. The younger people are leaving for jobs in other areas. It does look like a nice spot to retire, quiet.
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paying people to relocate to Maine…if you showed them pics, the younger ones they might.
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That used to be the case, but our cities are rejuvenating and investing in more affordable housing so the tide is shifting.
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And then the job situation. Some areas as booming and some need rejuvenation. There are some beautiful areas but you can only afford them with nice jobs or pensions.
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That’s true here as well.
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Same where we live. But Florida is supposedly strong in the job dept. depending on which city you chose.
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Good to know about Thistle!
Maine is gorgeous. It’s one and only problem is your ocean swimming is too cold for me. I really like to get IN the ocean (without a wet suit) 🌊
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It can be a bit nippy. But for hot flashing menopausal women like me?
Heaven.
🥶❤️🥶
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I just can’t get in past my knees there. It’s numbing.
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Sounds delightful for my 4am hot flashes!
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It’s fabulous.
Maine ocean water is instant hot flash relief.
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These are spectacular photos!!! You sure have a knack for capturing beauty!!
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Thank you.
Though with Maine it’s pretty easy.
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A lovely place and that is the smallest lighthouse I have ever seen.
The Inn looks a lovely and relaxing place to be.
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It’s rustic but quite comforting.
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You got some pretty amazing cloud photos there! the whole area looks nice.
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It’s a lovely spot.
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I almost reached through my monitor to get to that french onion soup. I’m a huge fan, and we have a place nearby that really does that dish up right. Love the boat bar.
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It’s my husband’s go to appetizer. He tends to judge restaurants on that alone.
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I found a 1bdrm concerted boathouse for $174/night.
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On Ocean Point?
Wow. That surprises me…
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Wherever you were (too lazy to look). Most prices were pretty good, but I also saw some at $670/night. The boat house is redonk small!
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Lots of East Boothbay isn’t on the water so I could see that. But Ocean Point is right on the Atlantic and tends to be quite high.
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I’ve actually heard of Booth Bay – I think there’s a famous mystery that was set there – probably an old black and white movie (my favorites). Now I’m hungry had too many projects today to go to the store. I’ll be eggs for me!
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