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M A I N E a northeastern jaunt in 2022.

The year is 2022 and the wife and I decide it's time to escape the sweltering Southern heat and the oppressive non-lobster affirming environment we find ourselves in. Thus, we choose a sneak up to our nation's most northeastern tip to explore the scenes, the foods, and the whatnots. We regret this decision exactly 0% as our first ever trip to Maine proved to be absolutely rock and (lobster) roll. Scroll along to see some snippets of our late July 2022 jaunt..

a timeless photo on a rocky shore

We flew into Portland ME around lunchtime, checked into the hotel, then had all afternoon/evening to ride the Portland vibes. Downtown Portland is a scene, man. A scene. Lots of hip coffee joints, some kitschy/touristy shops (but not enough to be overbearing), great food options, a vibrant art scene, some super old cobblestone, and a lot of people that would judge you hard if they knew you were from Tennessee or Alabama. I wish I would have captured a bit more of the overall feel of Portland but I didn't, so shut your mouth and move along..

some Portland vibrations
the portland head light

The Portland Head Light is one of the most iconic lighthouses on the east coast and ending a long travel day on the rocks whilst taking it all in with my main at sunset was wonderful.

all snaps from the portland head light lighthouse/park

After a lovely afternoon/evening/night roaming Portland, we woke the next morning to hit a local breakfast joint (Becky's) because Jess said the google spoke favorably and though I am a strong believer that google will one day murder us all, google was actually right. We then hopped on a ferry to a small (and ridiculously charming) island called Peaks Island where we rented a couple of bikes and explored the little rock.

some snaps from Peaks Island

From Portland, we scooted up Highway 1 in our rented car (that reeked of cigarettes and arby's) and told Siri to take us to Bar Harbor. Bar Harbor Maine is absolutely endearing. Little parks, shops, bakeries, coffee, and even a community piano under a gazebo. It is a *great* little town. We rolled up into Bar Harbor in time to check some of the scene, chill out while we waited for a table, enjoy an absolutely lovely meal near the harbor, and then roam neighborhoods smashing mailboxes. I kid. No mailboxes were smashed. (that night) We camped out (not literally) in Bar Harbor for the next couple of days and sheesh I wish it was many, many days..

some snaps from Bar Harbor ME
Acadia National Park

Our primary destination for our journey was Acadia National Park, located in Bar Harbor Maine. I had seen a few folks make the trek over the past few years and had been reading up about it's rising popularity and man, I can totally see why. It's one of the Top Ten most visited national parks in the system because it's really easy to get to, doesn't take too long to get the whole feel for the joint, and the landscape is just so unique. We for sure could have spent another full day or so in the park but just didn't have the time. If you're a national parks geek, highly recommend adding this one to your list.

all snaps taken inside Acadia National Park

As I oft say, these brief escapes and adventures serve as postcards from another world. Appetizers, bread crumbs of what's to come. A way for our Creator to say, "thinking of you" or "hang tight until the real deal." I love capturing life through photo/video for a myriad of reasons but one of those reasons is to hopefully encourage and inspire others to hit pause on the gerbil wheel and 'get out'. So, give it a try. 'Getting out' can be seven minutes down the road from your house or a seven hour plane ride. Regardless, it's a big world out there and I think we are made to enjoy, explore, and study it. So here's to you and I continuing to do just that as flawed people in a flawed place as we await a final world, fully restored..

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Landon P. Ditto