Today: Signs of a great vacation.
[tweetmeme source=”elizabethev” only_single=false]Nick and I are back in Boston, after a relaxing week in Boothbay Harbor. I read two whole books while we were away. I am officially the last person ever to read The Help, after absolutely devouring Maine. These were two of the best books I’ve read in a long time. Maine follows three generations of an Irish Catholic family from Boston– I felt like it could have been written about my family (the good, wholesome characters of course). Apparently we were not the first ones to play “first one to see the bridge gets a quarter” as kids. I didn’t want either book to end. But then again, I would have never made it to dinner otherwise.
Great company, good food, a view of the ocean and a few top notch books– could you ask for more? A few more signs that I had a great week up north:
I saw the sign. And I followed it to a good time.
Also On Tap for Today:
- Picking up Clark from his week at goat camp 🙂
- Laundry, food shopping and returning to reality
- Planning for marathon training!
Comments (8)
Michelle
July 16, 2011 at 8:26 pm
Welcome home! Damn, I love Maine. You had a great week of weather and looks like you had a great time!
Chetney
July 16, 2011 at 10:01 pm
Makes me miss Boothbay! We would take my dads boat up the river into the harbor! I grew up there, and my mom still lives only a 15 min drive from there 🙂 Glad you had fun!
goodtastehealthyme
July 18, 2011 at 9:54 am
ooo I’m thinking about heading to Boothbay Harbor for a little mini-vacation with my fiance. Do you have any suggestions on where to stay or things to do?
BTW I have not read The Help yet. It’s on my list but I just haven’t got there yet!
Kelly
July 19, 2011 at 3:18 am
The perfect vacation: sightseeing/adventures, reading and delicious food 🙂
I was the second to last person to read The Help because I just read it like 2 weeks ago haha. Also loved it. I’m going to have to check out Maine.
Janel
July 19, 2011 at 4:15 pm
I still haven’t read the help! I downloaded all 34 CDs on my iphone and plan on LISTENING to the help, but that hasnt happened yet either. Glad you had a great week! P.S. I want all that gourmet popcorn!
{av}
July 20, 2011 at 12:19 pm
Even though I married a Mainer, I still haven’t spent half as much time as I’d like to in Maine. It’s gorgeous country–and I loved your photos. And don’t worry, you’re not the last person to read The Help. I am 😉 Hope to see you in person at the swap at the end of July! xoxo {av}
Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic
July 20, 2011 at 4:34 pm
Great pics! I haven’t read the Help yet (eep) but definitely plan to see the movie!
Jeff
July 21, 2011 at 12:05 pm
Haha! I love “The Fence of Knowledge.”