On our Camp Ogunquit trip, we took a ride to visit Fort Williams and the Portland Head Light House in Cape Elizabeth. There's a museum in the lightkeeper's cottage, but as our trip was early in the season, it wasn't open.
In the distance, Ram Island Ledge Lighthouse
Compass rose and wildflowers
Another view of the lighthouse
A field of potential wishes on the grounds of Fort William. After wandering around the park and reading the historic stuff about the remains of the WWII battery that was stationed there, we headed for lunch at
I had the best gyros I had ever had. The first time I have ever had a gyros made with beef (usually it's lamb). What made the gyros amazing was the fresh-baked pita. I also had sweet potato fries and unsweetened iced tea with lemon.
Teague had a turkey sandwich made with thick slices of real turkey breast, not deli sliced turkey. She had a lemonade.
After lunch, we went to visit Two Lights State Park to visit the twin lighthouses. The park is a popular spot and there were no parking spots. The Western light is no longer a functioning lighthouse but is now a private home. The Eastern light is an automated lighthouse and still working. Because we couldn't get into the park, I couldn't get a picture of the twin.
Drop by hosts, Bleubeard and Elizabeth's blog to find out what the rest of the T Stands For gang is up to. If you want to play, include in your Tuesday post a beverage or container for a beverage. Don't forget to link your blog to Bleubeard and Elizabeth's page.
Love the lighthouses. Your food sounds fantastic, I need to make myself a sandwich now, you have made me hungry! Happy T Day, valerie
ReplyDeleteT Day posts do that. So glad looking at pictures is zero calories 😺
DeleteFun that you took a trip up to Cape Elizabeth. That's where my husband was from (well after Reading, MA and Atlanta). Cape Elizabeth always reminds me of being back in my 20's when the hubby and I were dating. Sounds like you had fun. Happy T day. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteTeague and I always have a good time whether we are traveling or just hanging out.
DeleteCape Elizabeth is a lovely place to explore and wander around, with my friends living in Maine, it's a place I know well. I've also been to The Good Table restaurant many times - such yummy food and their cocktails are fab too 😊. Thanks for the memories and sending happy wishes! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteHow fun that we've both been to the same restaurant!
DeleteOh i love to see lighthouses CJ! Although i have not seen many in person. Great pics and great name for a restaurant. Your food looked delish , so glad you enjoyed it! Happy T day! Hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteThere are 65 lighthouses in Maine, many open to the public. I should tell Teague we should see if we can visit all of them. Wouldn't that be fun.
DeleteWhat a wonderful outing-I have never seen a lighthouse up close that would be really cool to tour. I have seen some restoration programs on the tv fixing up old lighthouses.
ReplyDeleteYour food looks sooo delicious too, sounds like an awesome day with your friend Happy T hugs Kathy
There are a few lighthouses that are open for a tour. Nubble, Portland Head, Twin Lights can only be seen from the outside. It would be very cool to see the inside of the lighthouse.
DeleteLighthouses and ocean, aw. February I will see that, too :-)
ReplyDeleteHope you made wishes and they come true.
Hmmmm, gyros, yum. Happy T-Day!
With that many wishes, one of them is bound to come true 😺
DeleteToo bad all the lighthouses are being automated. An end of an era. 😔
ReplyDeleteThe lifestyle wasn't quite as romantic as we imagine a lighthouse keeper's job to be
DeleteI was super impressed with the light house. Beautiful. I was also quite impressed with the restaurant where you ate. For years, many Mexican restaurants and food trucks have featured beef gyros because lamb was not as available as beef. The beef is shaved off the skewered cone like traditional lamb.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these lighthouses and your gyro and iced tea with us for T this Tuesday, dear CJ.
Most of the Greek restaurants around me, seem to get the lamb. Until this trip, lamb was the only meat featured in gyros where we ate. The beef was equally delicious, too, though the homemade pita was the best
DeleteEverybody loves lighthouses -- for good reason! Your sandwiches look delicious. I really enjoy when they use house-roasted turkey for a sandwich.
ReplyDeletebest, mae at maefood.blogspot.com
I highly recommend this restaurant. Generous portions, well prepared and plated.
DeleteWow, CJ, a dream trip to see these beauties and eat some of the best gyros yoy have ever had (I love them). Super cool post and great pictures. Happy T-day! Hugz
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad I live in New England where we can visit lighthouses about a gas tank away from where I live
DeleteLighthouses always intrigue me. I'm expecting to see that you did a sketch or two. Thanks for the plant into in your reply on my blog.
ReplyDeleteThough I brought a sketchbook with me, I spent more time in the moment and did no sketching
DeleteLighthouses! I wish I lived closer to the coast. That food looks tasty. The perfect lunch! Happy T Tuesday
ReplyDeleteIt was such a nice, little restaurant. Since the season hadn't really started (Memorial Day weekend will be the kick off) the restaurant wasn't crowded. I can see it being a popular place for lunch and dinner after visiting the lighthouses
DeleteLove to see the photos of your trip, I love being near the sea and your food looks tasty,we have been eating more sweet potatoes recently, your fries look good.
ReplyDeleteHappy belated T Day. Jan S
I love sweet potatoes so always upgrade my fries if the restaurant has them
DeleteI love to see lighthouses. This looks like a great outing, especially your tasty meals, belated Happy T Day, Chrisx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful lighthouses! Looks like a fun trip with delicious looking food. I have never had a gyro but I need to try one.
ReplyDeleteHappy Late Tea Day,
Kate
Beautiful photos of lighthouse. I like to visit such places, and this looks very calm and peaceful. The food looks delicious too...
ReplyDeleteI am too late with T-day comments. :) Have a great week ahead!
Beautiful photos of lighthouse. I like to visit such places, and this looks calm and peaceful...
ReplyDeleteHappy belated T-day!