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We had 5 full days with our favorite people and needed to make the most of it. D’s husband T. and daughter G. had never been to Maine before and we wanted to give them the full immersive experience.

First stop?

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L.L. Beans.

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And the required tourist photo in front of the giant boot.

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A giant backpack had been added since my last visit so that had to be tried on for size as well.

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The L. L. Bean perpetual clock.

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If you’ve never been, the flagship stores in Freeport are worth a visit. Just remember to bring your wallet.

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Next stop? The Eastern Promenade in Portland, where you can see luxury yachts….

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And whatever the heck that is.

Speaking of yachts…

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Because everyone needs a spare.

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Damn!

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Moving on to South Portland, we visited Bug Light Park where T. was loving the ocean views.

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Bug Light.

A famous (in these parts) mini lighthouse.

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G. was fascinated with the cruise ships that are now allowed in Portland harbor.

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And took a break from walking on the rocks.

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The beach.

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The light.

Next up was Spring Point lighthouse, which the husband and I had never visited.

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We could see it… but never managed to find it.

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We followed the gps directions to the parking lot and climbed multiple hills but couldn’t find a way down.

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We walked paths that dead ended in the woods… and circled the embankment.

But still couldn’t get there.

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After half an hour of fruitless searching?

We gave up, took a few photos from a distance and moved on.

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