We arrived early (3:15 a.m.), and took a little rest-stop nap. We weren't the only ones - it was almost like a little campground. But though roomy the Honda Pilot has no "heavenly bed" so we were awake early, and eager for breakfast.
We waited patiently for the 7 am opening of Cafe Amore so Rich could have his ceremonial first lobster meal - Lobster Benedict. (Kat was waiting ....not so patiently....for some non-ceremonial coffee to help recuperate from the long drive) It was as delicious as ever...well worth waiting for. Then, it was off to the beach. We snagged one of the free Wells Beach parking spaces, and sat down to enjoy one of the warmest beach days in Maine we've ever had. After reading, relaxing and wading, we quit the beach to go stock up for happy hours to come, and while shopping, got news of the arrival of the Woodrings.
The Woodrings didn't pull an all-nighter, and arrived in a much greater state of alertness after their trip in from Hartford, Connecticut. It was a combined family lunch at Billy's Chowder House. This is Rich's traditional first meal in Maine - lobster stew. Everyone had some, with Yvonne also getting her first taste of a lobster roll.
Post lunch, we were able to check in to our condo. It's a nice new-build house with views of both the oceans and the marsh. The sea breeze keeps everything cool - it should be a pleasant week. After some relaxation we had a nice happy hour - fresh cherries, strawberries and a bit of white wine. We then headed out to dinner - which turned out to be a great deal, since we also got free tickets for a theatre show later in the week.
By this time, Rich and Katharine were pretty tired, so it was home and straight to bed. (The author is not sure what trouble the Woodrings got up to after that.....you know what rascals they can be.....)
Tomorrow is another seafood filled day in Maine.
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