Coastline, Maine

Portland – Old Orchard Beach The ocean called for us. We entered the beautiful state of Maine and reached the sea at Portland. Just beeing on Mount Washington now at sea level. Our first stops were the scenic Portland Head Light at Cape Elizabeth as well as the Cape Elizabeth Lights and the Crescent Beach State Park late in the evening enjoying the 'silence' of the sea. Our booked accomodation in that region was at Old Orchard Beach. It's a hullabaloo town with a pier lined with souvenier shops and a night club at the end. Nearby there is also a seaside amusement park that dates back to 1902.

Kennebunkport The next day we followed the coast to Kenebunkport, a popular summer colony and seaside tourist destination. It is also the summer home of former U.S. President George H. W. Bush. The Bush compound is on Walkers Point.  

Cape Neddick The last lighthouse we visited in Maine was Cape Neddick Light. It stands on Nubble Island about 90 metres off Cape Neddick Point. The call it a famous American icon and a classic example of a lighthouse.