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Originally Posted by senior citizen
Castine, Maine is a nice little town (home to the Maine Maritime Academy). We've stopped there several times........off the beaten path.
We've enjoyed all of our road trips up and down each peninsula in coastal Maine......from the bottom to the top where Calais borders New Brunswick, Canada.
We're just glad that the Confederation Bridge now links New Brunswick to Prince Edward Island..........although a small ferry from N.B. to Charlottetown, P.E.I. was always very very nice on calm seas.
A very modern ferry............
Not so our trip to North Haven Island Maine.
If any "villagers" want a unique summer vacation.......plan on seeing Prince Edward Island Canada, home of "Anne of Green Gables" fame.
For those who still like to cycle, the rolling hills are not only scenic but popular with bikers. Beautiful pristine empty beaches.........gorgeous.
We've returned many many times and love the folks on P.E.I. as well as Cape Breton, New Brunswick, etc. Down to earth and wholesome.
Everyone up in the Canadian Martimes were very very friendly and kindly.
Halifax, Nova Scotia has a Titanic memorial..........
Anyway, two leisurely weeks by car is how we do the Canadian Maritimes.
Very relaxing...........
We love Maine and are vacationing there for two weeks this summer.
Can't wait.
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Off topic, but... That was our first real travel-type vacation as a married couple--with 8-month-old son, in 1974. Columbus-St. Lawrence Seaway-Quebec-Nova Scotia-New Brunswick-down the eastern seaboard. Many beautiful seaside state parks in Maine. 50 cents to get in. I threw my diamond away in a trash can there after making hamburgers. Had to pay 50 cents to get back in and dig it out!
Who knew we'd end up with another son there for college.
Every vacation after that has had to measure up to that one when being evaluated.
Thanks for reminding me. If we sell our Lake MI condo this summer, I may come picking your brain about vacation spots in Maine.