Boothbay Harbor

Marc and I just spent the last three days in Boothbay Harbor, Maine on a vacation treat to ourselves. We went back to the Inns at Greenleaf Lane which is where Marc and I stayed on our first trip to Boothbay Harbor back in July 2010. I cannot say enough good things about our experiences at this bed and breakfast. Helpful, friendly and knowledgeable staff, delicious breakfasts and an Inn that feels like home when you walk through the front door.

Our breakfast table at the Greenleaf Inn looking out over Boothbay Harbor

We arrived at Boothbay Harbor on Wednesday night which left us just enough time to check in to the Inn, have dinner and wander around town. During our wander it even started to snow a little bit. Although it has snowed a few times since we've arrived this was the first time we were actually out walking while it was snowing, which this California girl really enjoyed. 

On Thursday we decided to drive out to Rockland and visit the Breakwater lighthouse. This lighthouse is located at the end of 8/10 mile long breakwater wall. On the walk out the wind was at our backs so it didn't feel too cold. However, on the way back the wind was right in our face and we found ourselves walking a little bit more quickly to return to the warmth of our car. 

On the way out. The white speck in the middle of the photo at the end of the stone wall is the lighthouse.

Heading back to shore. 

On our way back to Boothbay Harbor we stopped at Phil's Route 27 Lobster Shop. Phil, who still runs the shop, is probably around 80 years old and is a man of few words. He took our lobster rolls out of the fridge, slathered them in butter and then placed them on a panini press. Hot, buttery and just what we needed to get us back to the Inn. Coming from California I never thought I would sit outside on a picnic bench in 40 degree weather and be enjoying myself, but Phil's Lobster Shop changed that.

Phil's

After our outing to Rockland and Camden and returning with our bellies full of lobster roll we decided to enjoy our afternoon by sitting in front of the fire, reading and sipping some prosecco and white wine. It was quite possibly the most relaxing afternoon we've both had in a while. The best part was there were absolutely no boxes to think about unpacking and the inn keeper had left us a half dozen fresh homemade cookies and fruit to snack on.

Ahhh

To wrap up our Thursday in Boothbay we decided to head out to Robinson's Wharf for a traditional lobster dinner. Just our luck they were having a special on twin lobster dinners. Which meant we ate two lobsters each, cole slaw and a serving of fries for the price of a normal one lobster dinner. 

Two lobsters walk into a bar . . . and get eaten for dinner. 

On Friday it was time to pack up and say goodbye to Boothbay Harbor. On our way home we stopped by Freeport and the flagship LL Bean store and then made a quick stop in Portland for lunch at Five Guys Burger and Fries. It brought back memories of our wedding weekend (only 7 months ago!) and all the friends and family we had around us. It really is great to be back on the East coast and able to vacation without getting on a plane.  

Until next time Boothbay Harbor!