Maine

We took a day drive to Maine which gave us a different perspective of the country.  A winding road along the coast was fringed with endless cedar-shingled houses as close to the rocky shoreline as possible.  It is still holiday season here and the roads are packed with tourists.  Maine is supposed to be the poorest American State.

We passed through many small and quaint towns with interesting shops in the main street and some very old houses and buildings dating back to the 1700s.  A high proportion of homes have at least one American Flag at the front of the house or in the front garden.

In search of a seafood restaurant to enjoy more clam chowder and a lobster roll for lunch, we stumbled upon a great family-owned restaurant at York Point called Fox's Lobster House.  Wonderful food and a  great view over the rocky shore from the 1st floor (see photos)

We saw George Bush I's holiday house from a distance, which is located on a well-protected rocky outcrop (see photo)

This was an interesting day of sights and experiences.

The rocky coastline view at York Point from Fox's Restaurant

These houses would be battered with the icy winds and sea during winter.

A nice restaurant on a point overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

The girls after more chowder and lobster for lunch.

Every town has a Main St. but this one has a Maine Street.  Note flag in front.

This is George Bush's holiday house in Kennebunk Port on the coast in Maine.