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                            KENNEBUNKPORT, MAINE

7/7/2015

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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.
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Copper wind sculptures
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The Beach House features a wrap around porch where we watched a spectacular sunrise over the Atlantic ocean.
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Always a set of at least two Adirondack deck chairs welcoming guests.
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Recalling a bygone era, many of these mansions were built at the turn of the century.
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Newer homes built of shingles, reflect the character of this beautiful part of Maine.
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A slight drizzle was falling over the river, but it certainly did not dampen our enjoyment of this lovely vista.
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Sunset from Stripers Waterside Restaurant, Kennebunkport
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