Off the Road, and Back On Again!

The road of a blogger is often rough, especially when you are visiting so many great places here in Maine.  In fact , at times, we have even contemplated discontinuing the blog.  But recently we received an e-mail from a little girl in Eatontown, New Jersey, B.A.D., her initials, not her deportment, telling us that our blogs have given her great inspiration, and the fortitude necessary to face each new day with a sense of optimism and hope for a better tomorrow. So for the sake of that little girl, and the millions out there like here, OK, so maybe its only her, we will try to blog periodically, and just highlight some of our incredible activities.

 



Cozy Camp on Flying Pond

When we last blogged, we had just gotten back from our historic and memorable voyage aboard the Schooner Mary Day, and headed inland to the town of Vienna, and our home for the week, a cozy camp on Flying Pond.  Because of a rainy and dreary day we, as you know, attempted to synopsise our cruise.

Welcher Weg zu Österreich?

However, the sun finally came out in Vienna, Maine, not Austria, which according to the signpost in the center of town, is only about 4,225 miles east.  And a neat little town it is, typical of the many small villages located throughout Maine. 









Milton Bradley's Birthplace

While there we learned that Vienna is the birthplace of Milton Bradley, founder of the Milton Bradley Company, originator of many classic board games over the years.  Is it me, or does that face look familiar?









Swimming With Our Friends

Kayaking

Of course, our camp on Flying Pond, one of the Belgrade Lakes, is where we spent most of our time, swimming with our friends, kayaking and just hanging out.  Of course, the hanging out part also included Cocktail Hour(s) and evening campfires at the edge of the lake.


Just Hanging Out



Downtown Mt. Vernon

Olde Grist Mill

On a day on which we were not doing any of the above, we again set out to experience more of the area.  This took us to the sprawling metropolis of Mt. Vernon, and no, George Washington never slept here. 



Olde Post Office Cafe

The town, situated on Minnehonk Lake, is really a quaint and scenic little town, featuring the Super-Mt. Vernon Country Store. (I added the "Super"  to give the store a more urban feel), several antique shops, and a cozy restaurant called the Old Post Office Cafe.  We're not really sure where the name originated, but rumor has it that the building once housed Mt. Vernon's Post Office.  Personally, I fail to see any connection.  Whatever!

Saturday came too soon, and our stay on Flying Pond was coming to an end. This was a second year here, and we're sure it won't be our last.

Now its on to Phippsburg and a gathering of the Campbell and Lutolf clans, to honor their mother/mother-in-law's milestone birthday.  Unfortunately, no one, including Jannie can remember which one it is.  Oh well!


On to Phippsburg!