We had some more rain so it was a good excuse to stay in and relax on the first day in New Hampshire.  It was beautiful looking out the window and watching the leaves falling. 

The second day the girls went shopping at all the outlets in N. Conway.  We decided we needed more jackets, gloves etc.  When we packed in August it was hard to imagine we would need all that.  We spent the evening at a play in town.  The little theater had a musical called “Trailer Park”.  It was cute and a fun diversion

 “Trailer Park”

The next day we traveled to Fryeburg, ME.  The state fair was only 15 miles from the campground.    It was started in 1851. This was a old fashion country fair.  They had a barn full of draft horses and other barns with all kind of other animals. There was all sorts of farm equipment on display.  Tom and Ralph spent several hours watching an Ox pull.  Doris and I watched for a while and then ventured out to see the rest of the fair.  The final weight that the 2 Oxen’s pulled was 11,700 lbs.  It was interesting seeing sheep sheered and the wool spun into yarn.  A totally different fair than we are use to. 

 Ox Pull

We moved on to Freeport, Maine for four days.  Another beautiful drive. Lots of Beautiful Fall Colors.

  

Buddy Enjoying the Fall Colors

We were looking forward to seeing our favorite Palm Spring entertainer, Jason Webber. He works half the year in Maine and half in Palm Springs.  We were disappointed that he was not working any of the days we were in Maine.  We talked to him and were sad to hear he may not be going back to Palm Springs.  The night club he played in was sold.

Freeport is the Home store of LL Bean.  It’s huge and open 24-7 365 days of the year.  There were lots of nice outlets and a really cute town.  We went to a Vodka distillery and saw how they make potato vodka and gin. We all did some tasting.  Then we drove to the Delorme factory.  They had some nice displays.  Maine is also known as the tooth pick capitol of the world.  I guess it’s all the trees here. 

The Guys at the Vodka Distillery

We have been eating a lot of Lobster in the last few days.  We have had are share of Lobster rolls. Tom has had one for lunch the last 5 days. I think we have gotten our fill for a few days.

We took a scenic cruise through the harbor at Portland Maine.  We were able to see 6 lighthouses, forts, lobster boats and some beautiful homes on the many islands in the area, somewhere around 165. 

Maine Lighthouse

This harbor was very active during World War II.  They had factories building many ships used during the war.  It’s still the 3rd busiest port on the east cost.  Maine’s cost line would stretch from Maine to San Diego if layed.out.

Our last day in Maine we drove north to Boothbay Harbor.  This is what I imagined Maine to be.  There were many boats in the harbor, beautiful fall foliage in the background. And cute homes and cottages.  We had a great lunch looking out on the harbor. A quaint little town.  Many of the stores and restaurants were closed.  Signs in the window saying we had a great season see you June 2011.  No jackets were needed, it was a warm and sunny day.  A great way to end our time in Maine.

Lobster Traps

Many of the campgrounds are closing up for the season.  I guess they have to drain the water from there pipes.  We have had frost on the car the last several days.

We are traveling today and will spend 4 days in Boston.  We will be taking a six hour tour of the city .  Looking forward to seeing more history.

Beautiful Maine

MultiColored Tree orange, red, green, gold, pink and yellow all on one tree