The good life

If you lived here I would definitely consider it 'the good life'. Even just being able to enjoy the day in such a beautiful place was good. Very good indeed.

These images were shot on a recent afternoon in Cape Porpoise, Maine from a small connector bridge on Pier Road.

If you're in the area head on over to the island and have lunch at the Cape Pier Chowder House. It's very fair priced with an excellent view and delicious food! Parking is sketchy though. We were just lucky to snag a spot on the side of road. The island is small so parking is at an absolute premium! 

As you can see the tide was quite low.  It looks like a real zen moment for the gentleman out there by himself. Being a person who cherishes those moments of solitude it's almost like I can hear his thoughts.

Turning around this is the view from the other side of the bridge: a family out on the water for the day. Grandparents, children, and grandchildren. The two smaller boats were being towed by the power boat. Love the little dog wearing a life vest! I should have zoomed in on that!

Unlike the images above this sailboat shot was taken in Kennebunkport, just down the road from George Bush Sr's home. 

Have you ever been to the area? Judging by the amount of people in Kennebunkport I'm guess you were there the same day as me! LOL!

Cape Porpoise Harbor, Maine (looking inland)

 

There are so many picturesque fisherman ports just like this along the New England seaboard, it’s just a matter of finding them. With no real destination in mind besides Kennebunkport my husband and I stumbled upon this one. How lucky were we!

 Even in Spring with very little color to be had Cape Porpoise Harbor doesn’t disappoint

 

 

   Every time I look at this photo all I can think is, The Big Guy. After I took his picture he looked over at us and smiled a waved. A friendly Mainer, and no doubt a native.

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Cape Porpoise Harbor, Maine (Lighthouse View)

If you are ever find yourself in the Kennebunkport, Maine area do try to stop by Cape Porpoise Harbor. I have to warn you, parking is extemely limited in this whole area so you may just end up driving through, but it's gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous.

In the above photo we're looking out to sea and at the Goat Island lighthouse, built in 1859.

It was a bright but cold day making the water sparkle like diamonds. Nice that we happened upon the area during low tide too.

I intend on heading back up to shoot some more of the local area once it warms up. Also while my husband and I were in town very little in the way of shops and restaurants were open. How I longed for a bowl of clam or seafood chowder! It was not to be.

This immediate area is really all about fishing, though there are two small restaurants in the harbor, both closed for the season. Not sure where you would park in the summertime to eat at either one but I would imagine there might be a tour bus that comes through, or you could walk, or even ride a bike!

I still have more photos to share with you which I'll do soon!