Day Eight

The start to our day!

Shipyard at Bath, ME

Red's Eats!

The view off our balcony!

Ledge's of the Bay

View off our balcony

In the Penobscot Bay!

Exploring the beach!

WOW!  I can't believe it's day eight already!  The writer tonight is Jammin' Judy.  Although, as you have been reading, our days have  been full of sight-seeing, shopping, (knitting) and eating!  Today was no different, some of us (Sharla and Pam) started out the day checking out a Flea Market, while Judy and Patty enjoyed a slow start with great coffee!  For some reason, the Flea Market didn't have their usual vendors, so that didn't take long.  We packed up the car and headed north to our next stop, Rockport, ME.  On the way there, we stopped in Bath to do a little exploring,( okay shopping) and even stopped by a shipyard.  A man was fishing at the end of the pier, actually worked at the shipyard and told us they were building a destroyer (that takes approximately 4 years).  Evidently today was the live bait opener, although we didn't see them catch any fish. Winding our way north, we stopped at an Antique store with 3 floors!  Needless to say, I got a lot of knitting done and even a nap!  The girls loved it! When inquiring about a restaurant called "Red's Eats" (a place Sharla discovered in her pre-trip research) the man at the Antique store told us to head down the road, and we would definitely see it.  It would have a long line winding down the street.  Well, normally we wouldn't waste valuable time standing in line, but this place was voted #1 for lobster rolls in Maine!  COME ON!  Even Rachel Ray, QVC, food network, etc. etc. raved about it! So about an hour later, we got the best lobster roll EVER! (See picture) Every roll had over a pound lobster in it (AMAZING)! Of course the melted butter didn't hurt:)  Oh yeah, sweet potato fries and fried zucchini was right up there with the ratings!
After our wonderful meal, we continued on our way to Rockport.  We had our first little rain shower, but nothing that lasted very long.  Coming into Rockport, we were anxiously anticipating our home abode for the next four days (didn't that sound like Pam's words, we are all writing this together.  Although, we are having a hard time agreeing on the order of our day.  So far, Patty and Sharla are winning this little contest)  So... on with the story.  Much to our relief, surprise, and awe...we found the "Ledges of the Bay".  It is just PERFECT!  A cute little Inn overlooking Penobscot Bay.  It is just what we were hoping for!  A beautiful view of the Bay, nice rooms, nicely decorated in and out, a very warm swimming pool (that we enjoyed after a walk on the beach) and much more to come. SHARLA DID GOOD! Once again, we made a trip to the grocery store and enjoyed a simple meal of bread, cheese, strawberries, summer sausage and wine. After a planning session for the next day (which is exploring Monhegan Island) we settled down for a little tv before hitting the sack.  Another fabulous day in Maine...hope you all are well and staying cool.. lots of love!
Jammin'Judy
Pamie Sue
Charlie Ann
and Peppermint Patty!