Quintessential Maine - lighthouses, harbours and (of course) lobster

Quintessential is a word often used in the marketing of Maine, So, of course it needed to appear here!

Our first stop is an old fort and a new observation tower. The fort was constructed back in the 1800's when the British were still a threat and the rivers and the ports needed to be defended. The observation tower was constructed when the new bridge was erected, and it has a 360 degree view that is excellent. The day is a bit humid so the view is a bit hazy.

Onward we travel. We see some lighthouses and visit harbours that are listed in the 1,000 Places To See Before You Die book. We have lunch at a Lobster shack, a take away store that serves seafood, but especially the lobster roll (lobster is $8.95 a pound so good value).

Fort Point Lighthouse

Pemaquid Point Lighthouse

Camden Harbour

Camden Harbour

Lobster Rolls for lunch

We stay on the water front in Boothbay Harbor and partake yet again of the lobster on offer. We can sit on our balcony and watch the sun set and enjoy a couple of wines. It truly is the quintessential Maine!

Lobster dinner