Some of you (ok... one of you) asked me to tell you more about where we moved to. That is a hard and easy question. The area where we are is a series of quaint, small towns. You leave one town and you are in the next one. So I decided to fill you in on each of these towns one at a time.
First Up... Rockland
Technically Rockland is a city... I say technically because with a population of just under 7500 it feels a lot like a small town. They do have a Wal-Mart but it is tiny... It is like a "baby" Wal-Mart... But other then that, two grocery stores, a JC Penny and the big two home improvement stores all the businesses are your typical "mom and pop" operations...
The light house in Rockland is particularly cool... it sits at the end of a mile long granite "breakwater" in the middle of the harbor... A fun way to spend the afternoon is walking with you family out to the lighthouse...
They also have a super cool downtown. It is full of locally owned shops and galleries...
There is also the Farnswoth Museum smack in the center of down town.
That "installation" piece on top of the museum reminds me... Rockland has serious "Good Eats"... Of course there is the seafood... Heck, they have a lobster festival the first weekend of every August and if sea food is your desire I can tell you a dozen places to go... That being said, if you visit Rockland there are two places you must go...
First, Wasses Hot Dogs...
This may appear to be just any old walk-up hot dog stand, but it is so much more... Even if you don't like hot dogs you must try a Wasses. Locals will wait in line 10 deep, in the rain for one... Yes, they are that good... Oh, and even though you can get other things... chocolate milk is the traditional drink of choice...
Oh, and speaking of lines 10 deep... The next "must stop" location is Dorman's Dairy Dream...
Their homemade ice cream is to die for...
You just have to take my word for now, but if you visit Lunch at Wasses and desert at Dormans is on me!
There is so much more to be said about Rockland, but I guess those will have to wait for another day...
Thanks for listening,
Looks and sounds like Heaven to me. Ah, envy : )
ReplyDeleteSo pretty...we went to Maine for the first time in September and absolutely loved it. We were in Freeport, Portland, Bar Harbor and Kennebunkport. I was ready to buy a house in Bar Harbor-just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend!
Yes, I too know the smell and feel of that ocean breeze. My feet have stepped on those rocks and sailed past that lighthouse. I know it is as pretty as it looks. I hope and pray that the sights, smells (not the fishing piers of course) and feels of that place soothe you and your family as you put yourselves aside to serve and honor your parents. God bless you guys.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lovely place to live!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rachel Ray for the heads up! Looks and sounds lovely!
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