My mom took the weekend off from doing anything so we could go to Ogunquit when the tourists were gone. We stopped at Mainiax on the way there and were pleasantly surprised by the food, atmosphere and service. I had a lobster pie and my mom got a heaping helping of more appetizers than she could eat in three days...I helped.
We parked on near the beach and we were surprised to find it was free. When we went through town,(Perkins Cove) it was quiet, and oddly lifeless compared to the summer months. We took Marginal Way to Perkins Cove, and I tell you; the beauty just hits you in the stomach like a stack of bricks. The town itself is adorable, and nice and quiet in the fall. We stopped at Breaking New Grounds for some overpriced coffee and tea and sat out on the porch with a full view of the cove and the seagulls that flew overhead. We decided it was worth the overpriced coffee for the amazing view; a steal in retrospect.
We walked up shore road on the way back. I took alot of pictures of all the little stores with their Halloween decorations out. (I'll post them later), and this Pink Hotel that didn't seem to end made me chortle.
We stopped at this great little bookstore in town (Ogunquit town) and my mother found two mystery novels she had been looking for for ages. I found this beautiful book "The Arrival" by Shaun Tan, with some of the most inspiring and fantastical artwork I have seen in a while. I thought it would serve as the perfect memento for my day out with my mom, so despite the fact that I should be spending too much money, I purchased it.
Their was the most beautiful pink sunset that evening. While I was trying to take pictures the sound of bagpipes almost made me drop my camera...(beautiful though).
