KENNEBUNKPORT, MAINE

Amazing mansions line the coastal roads on Kennenbunk Beach

From Bar Harbor we took a leisurely drive via Rockport and followed the coastal roads to Kennebunkport.
Unfortunately we arrived a day late to celebrate the 90th birthday celebrations of Barbara Bush.   Shops were filled with signs and placards wishing her a happy birthday.   The family were in residence at their Kennenbunkport compound, which we could view easily from the road.
The East Coast is a fascinating mix of rocky headlands, landscapes of wild blueberry barrens which stretch for miles and glimpses of mansions set in a wonderland of gardens and lush hedges.
We loved our stay at "The Beach House" a lovingly restored country inn which was built in 1891.   Afternoon tea was served at 3.00pm and sherry at 6.00pm.   The country American antiques, classic Victorian wrought iron beds was a perfect setting.

Copper wind sculptures

The Beach House features a wrap around porch where we watched a spectacular sunrise over the Atlantic ocean.

Always a set of at least two Adirondack deck chairs welcoming guests.

Recalling a bygone era, many of these mansions were built at the turn of the century.

Newer homes built of shingles, reflect the character of this beautiful part of Maine.

A slight drizzle was falling over the river, but it certainly did not dampen our enjoyment of this lovely vista.

Sunset from Stripers Waterside Restaurant, Kennebunkport