After my trip I decided that July is a great time to visit Maine. While I was there it was hot during the day but in the evening a breeze from the ocean made it much cooler. Lots of people were at the beach and there was plenty of room for everyone’s chairs, blankets and umbrellas (at least before high tide). I heard people say that the water was slightly warmer than usual. During the afternoon when the sun was so bright I visited the local lighthouse and then went into town to shop and stay indoors for a while. Here are some of the places I saw.
sunflower scene
at a souvenir shop
Flowers on a deck
…near the ocean
An early bird at sunrise.
The start of a new day.
Meg Travels 
Looks like a beautiful place
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It is really very pretty there!
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Don’t u just love Maine-only in the summer of course!! Headed there later this month. Looking forward to those cool evenings and some fresh lobsta! Lol
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Have a great time in Maine! I liked being there so much and it was great the way the ocean breeze made it so much cooler… :)
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The photograph of the lighthouse is how I imagine Maine to be. Which, of course, is a bit silly as there can’t lighthouses everywhere! :-)
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When I saw the lighthouse I thought it looked like it must be from Maine too. It was really quaint and beautiful under that blue sky!
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The photos are so very marvelous. I have been yearning to go to Maine and you have moved it up on my list again. I love the people, weather and most especially the lobster!
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Thanks – I hope you have the opportunity to go to Maine soon. It’s wonderful!
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The first and last picture are my favorite. Love lighthouses and sunsets/sunrises.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
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Thank you Francine! The lighthouse and the sunrises were some of my favorite memories… :)
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Great shots of a quaint east coast town on the shores of the sea. You captured the spirit of the town and it looks so inviting.
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I’m so glad you liked them Sharon. It was a friendly place and very relaxing too!
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Sounds perfect – hot in the daytime when you have the beach to cool your feet, and a cool breeze in the evening.
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It was so pleasant to be there any time of the day! I think it is ideal summer weather…
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Beautiful, Meg! Love that lighthouse best of all.
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Thanks Naomi – I thought it was one of the prettiest lighthouses I’d ever seen!
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Love the last one, so very peaceful!
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It was amazing to see the sunrise – it was worth getting up early!
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I can picture you wandering, Meg. Such a nice place :)
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I really liked that it was a small enough place to be able to walk wherever I wanted to go!
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Lighthouses, sunflowers, sunrises, beaches – you must be having a rough life to have to put up with that! LOL. I love every picture. Gorgeous.
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Thank you Renee! I saw so many charming scenes while I was in Maine – I know I’ll have to go back again… :)
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It sure is lovely. That is one of the prettiest lighthouses ever.
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I thought it looked beautiful under that bright blue sky too!
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Each photo is perfect. You could make your own post cards very nicely! :-) But my favorite is definitely the sunrise. Gorgeous new day! So nice to see you’re having a wonderful time, Meg.
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Thank you Debra! I really like the idea of the pictures as postcards too… :)
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That first picture is a real stunner, but I love the early morning one, too. Great pictures Meg, Maine looks like a wonderful location for a holiday.
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Thanks Lorna – it was a fantastic holiday! It was such a lovely place and I’m looking forward to going back again… :)
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The last picture is a real promise of a wonderful new day…I love it!!!! Lucky you!!!
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Thank you – it was wonderful to see that sunrise and look forward to a beautiful day!
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Beautiful place and divine pics! Now I know something more about Maine :)
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Thanks so much – Maine is really a marvelous place!
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Beautiful images Meg – I love the lighthouse …
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Thank you! I thought the lighthouse was really amazing…
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My husband and i spent a week in Maine a few years ago and it truly is a beautiful state. We were also fortunate to spend a few nights in Bar Harbour. Your post brought back some great memories. As always, love your photography! ~Thea
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It sounds like you had a wonderful visit to Maine! Thank you very much Thea… :)
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looks so airy and clean!
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I like your description – it was just like that!
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Love the first pic, it is awesome.
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Thank you – it really looked like a painting!
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So beautiful photos presenting Maine. My favorite photo is the first one.
Have a great day!
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I’m so glad you liked the photos – Maine is really beautiful!
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I’ve always wanted to go there. Your photos make me want to go there even more. Love the first image.
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Maine is wonderful and I hope you have the opportunity to go there soon! Thank you – that lighthouse was quite charming… :)
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I’d like to explore Maine right now, great photos and what beautiful weather even if it is ‘too warm’ :-)
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Thanks Sam! Maine is a great place to be in the summer and I hope you get to visit there sometime very soon… :)
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We were in Maine a few days ago to ride the Brunswick-Rockland train. I regretted that I did not pack a sweater. But then, who would think of wearing a sweater in July? Only in Maine, I suppose. :-)
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You definitely wouldn’t think of needing a sweater in July! It was extremely hot when I was there a couple of weeks ago… :)
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My friend Susan traveled through Maine at the same time you did. She particularly enjoyed Bah Hahbah. :)
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She must have had a wonderful trip – Maine is really beautiful!
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It looks like you had a nice time in Maine…I’m glad. :) Lovely photos.
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Thanks Karen! I’m already planning another trip there for next summer… :)
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Oh yes! I’ve been to Maine on two different vacations! Had such a great time while we were there…both times! They have some of the best lobster around, and I love the rocky coast line with the light houses! Your photos are beautiful! Looks like you had a wonderful time!
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Thank you Becky – I think Maine is a great place! It sounds like you’ve had some fantastic vacations there too… :)
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Wow, that last shot! Quintessential Maine…and thank you for the follow! We’re at opposite coasts – interesting contrasts!
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It was worth getting up early for that sunrise picture! You’re welcome. :)
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Meg, your photos are gorgeous! They make me want to ditch my hot Georgia summer and head straight to Maine. Thanks for the hint of a cool breeze. :) ~Terri
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Thank you Terri – I can’t wait to go back to Maine too!
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Thanks lovely travelogue. Pleased to have discovered your blog and I’ll visit again. Regards from Thom at the immortal jukebox (drop a nickel soon).
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Thank you Thom – I’ll be visiting your blog too!
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Hi Meg,
We just love this post and wanted to let you know that we featured a link to it today as part of our “Slice of Americana Series” that we’re running this July. You can check it out at the link below. Thanks for your beautiful writing and photos!
All the best, Terri & James
http://gallivance.net/2014/07/26/into-the-east-10-links-youll-love/
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Thank you so much Terri! A trip to Maine is one of my very favorite things… :)
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Nuble Light is one of the most photographed lighthouses in Maine. I have a cottage near Long Sands beach and have shot Nuble in almost every condition you can name. It is really pretty at night during the holiday season!
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It sounds wonderful to be able to see that beautiful lighthouse all year long! It must be charming during the holidays… :)
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Is Maine not just wonderful? I love that state. We have friends who have a summer camp near Stockton Springs, so I’ve seen some of the coast while visiting them. Your pictures remind me of good times! So glad Gallivance posted a link to you so I could meet you through your blog. http://ohtheplaceswesee.com
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Thank you and I think Maine is simply lovely. It’s really amazing how a picture can bring back so many good memories too!
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