A foggy morning as we left Bangor, Maine made the colors of the trees both vibrant and muted at the same time. The forests looked so peaceful and inviting.
And then we'd see patches of wildflowers still blooming. Of course, they were often hidden in patches of brown weeds or very low to the ground- you had to look for them. It reminded me that beauty is all around us if we only look for it.
We went through Canadian Customs at St. Stephen, New Brunswick. The border crossing was not at all busy and our Customs agent was very friendly. I love Canadians and the way they speak... the upspeak at the end of sentences and their word choices. We aren't on vacation, we are "on holiday." And we aren't on a road trip, we're "touring."
We stopped at some covered bridges and lighthouses as we slowly made our way up the coast to our destination for the night- the Innisfree Bed & Breakfast.
Yep, it was a most excellent day!
We stopped at some covered bridges and lighthouses as we slowly made our way up the coast to our destination for the night- the Innisfree Bed & Breakfast.
Our hosts, Alan and Elaine Demaline, were quite hospitable and made us feel right at home in their home. The main part of the house was built in 1847 with several more rooms added on later.
We stayed in The Prospector room (named for one of their favorites, the popular Chestnut Prospector canoe, since they're avid canoers/kayakers)- a delightful suite with wood floors, thick quilts and furnished in antiques. It was very comfortable (like the canoe!) and we wished we could stay longer!
The house is situated on 10 acres of gardens and an apple orchard. Elaine makes her own apple jam and her home-made granola is the best I've ever had. There are plenty of places to sit and relax, trails to walk and a stream. I loved the view outside our window!
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