Upta Boothbay Hahbah (translation: Up to Boothbay Harbor)

You see, in Maine, "up to" is one word. Also, whenever you're going somewhere, you're headed "up." The actual direction you're headed in is of no importance. I remember one of my supervisors for my college job talking about how she was going "up to Rhode Island." If you have ever glanced at a map, you will know that Rhode Island is a good day's drive south. Anyway.

Brooke's mom has been visiting, and we were low on ideas for what to do on a cool, damp day in Maine. A coworker had recommended a trip to the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens; however, upon arriving in the CMBG parking lot, it was clear that not much was in bloom. We decided not to pay $10 per person admission to see what would eventually become pretty flowers.

Instead we toodled around in Bar Harbor, and came upon a large man of the sea. How could we possibly resist this photo opportunity? Brooke was embarrassed that I was taking pictures. She was perhaps more embarrassed when she realized we were all wearing yellow -- including the giant fisherman.

We then had lunch at a local eatery known as "McSeagulls." I was surprised to have a couple vegetarian items to choose from on the menu. I decided to avoid the "Mc" in McSeagulls with a mexican salad. Ole!