exploring in new hampshire and maine

Our camping trip extended today into a trip along the coast to Portsmouth, NH and Ogunquit, ME.  We have not spent much time in these neighboring states but there is a lot to do and see.  We decided to take the scenic route along the coast.  Best decision ever!  It was gorgeous.  We drove by some really nice mansions, restaurants and parks.

The weather was gorgeous.

The beaches were crowded.  There were lots of places to sit and enjoy the scenery.  

We didn't stop until we got to Portsmouth.  We didn't have time to do that if we wanted to get home around Bennett's bedtime.  I think that was a Model T next to us at one of the lights in town.

 We took a short walk to explore the town before getting lunch at Popover on the Square.

Bennett enjoyed looking down at the water from the pier.

Bennett has a unique style when it comes to eating lunch.  The popovers at this place were yummy.

I loved all the shops this town had to offer.  We may have to come back for some Christmas shopping.  Next stop was Marginal Way in Ogunquit, ME.  This mile-long pathway along the coast has some really gorgeous views.

Selfies are so hot right now.

There were lots of sail boats out on the water. 

Bennett was getting antsy in the stroller so we found a small grassy area for him to play and made a pit stop.

He was laughing at Daddy blowing at the dandelion seeds.  We tried to teach him how to do it himself but he had a hard time.

We found a better pit stop a little further down the path.  We climbed down to the beach.

Bennett really enjoys playing with sand.

He walked right into the water started picking up sand and rocks and throwing them back in.

Daddy had to pull him back in towards the shore a few times.

Needless to say, he was quite unhappy when we had to leave.  It was getting late though and we were hungry.  So we headed back towards home into Kittery, ME for dinner.  It's the oldest town in Maine first settled in 1623.  We stopped at Warren's Lobster House.  How can we go to Maine and not get lobster?  It would be a crime.  This place was huge.  It was packed on a Sunday night.  I took that as a good sign.

We had a nice view of the docks from the window at our table.  Bennett took a nap on the way to dinner and got a bad case of bed head.  

 

Bennett wouldn't sit still while we waited for dinner and climbed onto the table.  

Mommy and Daddy got the salad bar and tried to sneak a carrot that looked as large as a cracker on to Bennett's plate.  He actually fell for it and started eating it but then he spit it back out.  Bennett loves his carbs.

The dinner here was delicious.  It took us an hour to get back home.  It was a sad trip home.  The day went by too fast.  We did a lot and I hope we come back to do more exploring of this beautiful area soon.