Monday, July 13, 2026

Monet, Me, and Miro

 

are looking over the journal I kept while two old ladies were on the road in Ogunquit, Maine

Day 2: We were up at 7 AM. Since we had bought breakfast stuff at the grocery store, we had a leisurely breakfast in. I had tea and a bagel and honey pecan cream cheese.

Late morning, we tried to go to the beach. Teague found a parking spot. There was only one parking kiosk and a line was forming. I texted Teague that there were three people ahead of me. When it was my turn the 🤬machine wouldn't ready my debit card. A line was beginning to form so I stepped out of line. The fellow in front of me was walking away and I ran up and asked him, which way he had inserted his credit/debit card. He kindly showed me. I had tried it that way. I turned back to the kiosk, but now everyone had arrived at the beach and there were a dozen people at the kiosk. I tried downloading the parking app, but no joy. Apparently, you have to be on Wi-Fi to download apps.

We skipped the beach and went to the Maine Diner in Wells for lunch. The diner is a popular spot as it was featured on The Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives with Guy Fieri in 2010.

Since we were planning on having dinner at the food trucks, we wanted a light, that is normal portion lunch. I had an egg salad sandwich, chips, and a Coke. Perfect.


After lunch back at the motel, Teague went for a swim. The pool is not heated and thought it was a pleasant day, it wasn't really a beach day. I put my hand in the water. BRRRRR!

Teague had to take a call so I walked down to the river with my journal and had some plein air time. A Red-winged Blackbird kept me company. There were lots of birds singing and calling. I used to Merlin app and heard a Gray Catbird, Cedar Waxwing, a Song Sparrow, and a Willet

We went to the food trucks and even though we went late, the place was packed. We almost decided to leave, but a table opened up and I bolted for it. While we were waiting for our food, three women from South Carolina asked if they could share the table. They were fun to chat with. 


We had burgers and fries. Teague and one of the women went to the Congdon's window to get a sundae built on a doughnut. I asked Teague to get me a donut with coconut on it as I heard people saying there were no more Bavarian Cream or Boston Cream doughnuts. 

12 comments:

  1. Your journals look so entertaining. Illustrations make such a pleasing difference. Wish I could draw. Sigh.

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    1. I don't consider what I do as "drawing" more like doodling. Drawing isn't an innate ability. Like anything you learn (music lessons) , it requires practice every day. The more you do, the better you become

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  2. I'm a Bavarian Cream Girl or Boston Cream Pie Girl myself!!! I don't think i would have enjoyed the crowds... but Summertime i guess you have to expect it.. WE are expecting rain this week , mostly Wed/Thurs... i have my fingers crossed.. my particular of TX really needs it.. Hugs!deb

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    1. We were surprised by the crowds considering it was mid-week. It was good for the area tourism as that took a big hit last year. We are expecting the humidity and temps to go up until Wednesday.

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  3. Now I'm hungry! LOL Glad you had a good time!

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  4. Sounds like you and Teague had so much fun. Honey pecan is the best, isn't it? I have it on a bagel everyday with a dollop of peanut butter.

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  5. Sharing a table with strangers often leads to great conversations!

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  6. ... and a happy Monday to you, Monet and Miro.
    Sounds like you had a good time.

    All the best Jan

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  7. I really enjoyed reading your journal. I love how much of it involved food. It's making me hungry.

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  8. These creatures are adorable! I smile when I see these posts.

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