DH is a birder, and although this trip is mainly my trip, we are trying to get in some birding for him. About five minutes away from where we were staying was the Scarborough Marsh and Audobon Center. You can take canoe tours, and walk trails. Through the Marsh also runs the Eastern Trail. On this blustery yet sunny Father's Day Sunday, there were all sorts of people on the trail--walking, biking, jogging, pushing strollers.
We walked about 2 1/2 miles thorough the marsh to and into the tree line. It was a nice walk, but few birds were being seen with 20-30 mile winds having their way with us and the birds. We did at the end get some looks at the Saltmarsh Sparrow, which was main reason for being there.
In addition to the walk, we had also stopped at the center and had a chat, and now it was getting close to noon, and we hadn't eaten since 2:30 the day before. It was time for....
More Lobster!
Bayley's Lobster Pound http://www.bayleys.com
We turned left out of the parking lot, drove about a minute, and stopped at Bayley's Lobster Pound. This time I tried a Lobster Roll, Lobster Stew, and DH had a Haddock Fish Sandwich (and bites from both my servings.
OMG the Lobster Roll! It was delicious. Big chunks of lobster, lightly dressed, so darned good. The lobster stew was good too, but the Lobster Roll was now my favorite.
Just looking around, Pine Point, CDs and Book Exchange
From there we drove down through Pine Point and basically just looked around. We stopped at one point and DH went off looking for birds and I visited a gift shop for post cards, Christmas ornaments, and a bag of gummy Lobsters (why? I really don't know except it amused me) and saltwater taffy. It was the best saltwater taffy I have ever had! Lots of intense flavors. DH and I have been snacking on them all week.
This was the maker: http://www.havenscandies.com/saltwater_taffy.asp
On the way to the marsh earlier DH had noticed a CD and Book Exchange, and since it was so windy, and not very good birding at this point, and other things we wanted to do were too far away, we headed over to that store. If you knew DH and myself, you would know that hanging out in music and/or book stores is not unusual.
It was a productive tirp as well. I had been wanting to read In The Garden of Beasts, and picked up a copy for 4.99. DH liked The Lost City of Z, and I got it for $3.99. There is more, but one of the prizes was a children's book illustrated by NC Wyeth.
Wrapping up Sunday
We made a trip to a Hannaford supermarket for things like coffee, milk, bread, sandwich makings, as well as a couple of steaks to make for dinner. Back to the cottage to unload the groceries and just relax for awhile. DH went to check out another flea market he had seen, and I read a book and watched with one eye as Martin Kaymer ran away with the US Open. I made steak for dinner, and that wrapped up day 2 of vacation!
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