GOAT ISLAND LIGHT
by LoriPori
Kennebunkport, Maine
Cape Porpoise Village is built around the shores of its harbor, which a cluster of large and small islands protect. On one of them stands the baby lighthouse of the coast GOAT ISLAND LIGHT.
Cape Porpoise, near the mouth of the Kennebunk River, was named by Captain John Smith, for a school of porpoises he saw there.
Established in August 1833 for $6,000. Goat Island Light was erected to help guide mariners into the sheltered harbour at Cape Porpoise, a busy fishing center for many years. A 20-foot stone tower and dwelling were built.
...even if you're NOT an art lover....
by pchamlis
You really should zip by the Thomas Kinkade at Ocean Winds shop. There are several limited edition copies of Mr. Kinkade's work on display and for sale.
Mr. Kinkade continues to grow in popularity, appealing to the same individuals in America who love and loved Norman Rockwell. All of the paintings on display have, of course, individual lighting controls available. I find it fascinating to see how much the look of a painting changes as the light is varied.
I don't know much about art, but I spent a very happy hour at this shop.
PLEASE BE SURE TO SEE MY "SHOPPING TIP" ABOUT THE THOMAS KINKADE SHOP. It has a photo of one of Mr. Kinkade's works, "New York City". It was one of my favorites. As you'd lower the lighting, the buildings would appear to light up, due to the presence of reflective and titanium-rich paints. Very entertaining.
CAPE PORPOISE
by LoriPori
Two miles east of Kennebunkport's Dock Square is the fishing village of CAPE PORPOISE. At Cape Porpoise Pier, off Route 9, you can watch lobstermen unloading their catch and view Goat Island Lighthouse. It was wonderful to experience the tranquility and beauty of this quiet seaside village.
In the accompanying pictures, you will see stacks of lobster traps and some of the fishing boats in the harbor.
Want a sandwich....or the makings of a sandwich?
by pchamlis about The Old Salt's Pantry and Deli, Kennebunkport
The Old Salt's is both a delicatessen and a small grocery market. It's owned by a fellow, John Belyea, who calls himself "the old salt".
Basically, this is a good place right in the center of town where you could find yourself a sandwich, a bagel, a muffin or a nice little snack for nibbling between gift shops. Also, they have nice, hot coffee ready to knock off the chill of a Maine morning.
In the grocery market portion, there are the making of sandwiches and snacks, and a few local gift items. (Maine blueberry jams, etc.) FWIW, you'll probably get a slightly better price for such items as jams and syrups here than at the more gifty type places. Didn't have much here, but the folks were very friendly. The hot cup of coffee and the muffins were tasty.
A must EAT activity....get yourself a Lobster roll
by pchamlis
Almost all of the local "joints" feature some form of the ubiquitous lobster roll. And, they're all pretty tasty, especially considering the plethora of fresh quality lobster available in the nearby Atlantic.
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Kennebunkport main street
MORE TOURIST SHOPS
St. Ann's Church
Fishing Boats in Cape Porpoise
