The Beach
Thursday, September 23, 2010 by Amy
We managed to get a short trip to the beach in before sending Riley off too school. However, we did NOT pick a very warm day! Had we waited a week, the weather would have been a lot better. From what I gather, the shore in Maine is usually rocky. Sandy beaches have to be sought out. The thing I do like is that we can go to the beach to go to the beach, and don't have to worry about the vendors, rides, food, etc. It's just the beach. If we want touristy beach, we can make the quick drive to Old Orchard Beach (about 12 miles away). Don't get me wrong, I love touristy beaches, but not every single weekend. That would absolutely kill our budget. The beach we went to was Willard Beach, only about a mile long. It has barrier islands that act as breakwaters, so the surf is really gentle (more like the surf on the bayside of Ocean City). Avery was comfortable enough to actually wade a bit inot the water. We were the only ones crazy enough to be there on a windy and cool day. The water was a tad chilly, but warmer than I expected it to be. Kind of like Ocean City in June.
We are planning on going to Old Port this weekend, but perhaps we'll squeeze in a trip to the beach too. I've been wanting to go to Crescent Beach State Park. If the weather is nice, why not?
Speaking of Portland, I am very glad that we chose to live in South Portland. South Portland and Portland are connected by the Casco Bay Bridge. We live about 1 mile from the bridge, and once over the bridge, you're in downtown Portland. We literally are very much closer to downtown Portland, living in South Portland, than most people are who actually live in Portland itself. But, we get the benefit of a nice quiet life where the kids can play outside and ride their bikes in the street, collect acorns at will and gather fall leaves, and hear crickets at night rather than noise pollution. I think we've got the best of both worlds here!
I'm looking forward to going to Old Port. The strange thing is that I love boats. I love watching them, and am fascinated by those who make their living on the water. However, I do not like being on boats. No, I do not. But I am looking very much forward to going on whale-watching trips, for sure. Perhaps even a short jaunt over to Nova Scotia. Why not?
Speaking of Portland, I am very glad that we chose to live in South Portland. South Portland and Portland are connected by the Casco Bay Bridge. We live about 1 mile from the bridge, and once over the bridge, you're in downtown Portland. We literally are very much closer to downtown Portland, living in South Portland, than most people are who actually live in Portland itself. But, we get the benefit of a nice quiet life where the kids can play outside and ride their bikes in the street, collect acorns at will and gather fall leaves, and hear crickets at night rather than noise pollution. I think we've got the best of both worlds here!
I'm looking forward to going to Old Port. The strange thing is that I love boats. I love watching them, and am fascinated by those who make their living on the water. However, I do not like being on boats. No, I do not. But I am looking very much forward to going on whale-watching trips, for sure. Perhaps even a short jaunt over to Nova Scotia. Why not?
