- There are a lot of surfers in Maine.
- Surfers in Maine don't ask if their wetsuits should be sleeves or sleeveless. They not only have sleeves, they have hoods, hands and feet.
- Water in Maine is even cold in August. I can't imagine what it feels like now.
- Surfers have the whole changing thing down with the towel around the body next to the car as they slide the wetsuit on. I take it they are commando under the wetsuit.
- They are hardcore to START surfing at 6:00 p.m.
- I only saw men surfers.
Okay enough with the surfers.
- Coffee must be more expensive in Maine because no one seems to keep your breakfast coffee cup full.
- Being near the ocean is a happy place for me.
- Running is easier next to the ocean.
- Biking next to the ocean is pure delight.
- Vacationing solo is fun although it is a bit odd to think I haven't talked (in person) to anyone I know since Sunday.
- There are no calories on vacation. Right?
- If I was on vacation all the time would I appreciate it less?
- Lots of physical activity tires you out.
- Doubles four days in a row tire you out.
- There are many employed landscapers in coastal Maine.
- People who live near water like to name their homes.
- People who live near water like to name their driveways.
- Why do people come to the sandy beach and sit on rocks?
Favorites:
- My favorite run was my run on my last morning. It was perfect in every way.
- My favorite bike ride was truly the one on Monday in the rain and fog. It could be because I was so excited to be biking in Maine. It could be because I truly love adverse conditions. I felt cheated this winter that I never had any great snowstorms to run in.
- My favorite meal is mixed- the lobster roll from Maine Diner, the clam chowder from Lobster Cove and the beer from Maine Diner - it really hit the spot.
Back to the surfers:
- They also get up in the very early morning - maybe before work - and get out there. I am curious as to how much of the year they do this. They certainly seemed to use every opportunity to get out there and do what they love. Very impressive.
- Okay this is it for my Maine posts. I have milked it all I can. On to cold Vermont running and biking. Since I got back I went swimming but then I crashed. Four days of doubles has caused my body to yell at me to take a break. So today I will do nothing!
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This sounds like a perfect vacation to me Andrea. Glad you had such a great time and are back home safe now.
I think if you were on vacation all the time you would appreciate it less but it would still be awesome. I know the weird feeling of not talking to anyone you know for a week. Definitely weird. Glad you had a great trip.
There were surfers in my wedding pictures because it was on the beach. It was October.
I agree no calories on vacation!!
Wow, the surfers are definitely hardcore! Guess it takes away some of my excuses. I felt like you about the moderate winter. I'd been looking forward to running in the snow...it makes you feel both BA and like a little kid again, all at the same time.
Your vacation sounds truly wonderful. I've enjoyed getting to live vicariously through it. That last surfer picture was awesome!
I really want to try a lobster roll. My brother-in-law raves about them and now you are. I must get to the east coast and have one!
The ocean holds a very special place for me, too. Love running along the coast, but I've only done so on the West coast waters, not the East. Unless you count Boston, which I saw when I crossed the finish line and walked to the water?!? :)
Enjoy your rest day, you deserve it!
So tell me more about (all male, comando!) surfers. ;-)
Our weather seems to be stabilizing so I might as well forget rainy rides. Now wind will be probably staying.
Calories usually stay at home so I am sure you were fine.
Glad you had a good time. I like getting away by myself ever so often. It is certainly different way to relax. Come to think, I could use a little vacation of my own.
I know you're right about food having no calories on holiday. I've never gained weight on a holiday. And there's also no calories in food when it's your birthday. So if you have your birthday when you're away on holidays I think food has negative calories.
I think I remember reading somewhere that there are actually *negative* calories when on vacation. Yep, I'm sure of it! ;-) We enjoyed reading about your Maine getaway. Put your feet up and rest from your whirlwind, double days! Hope your cold Vermont weather blows away...
Sounds like a wonderful time!
Catching up on your posts and it sounds like you had a great time. Everybody deserves some time alone, I think. Glad you enjoyed it so much!
Four days of doubles does sound exhausting! I did a double yesterday and then cleaned my house, entertained some dinner guests, and a few other things and crashed at 8:15!
Very interesting about the surfers in Maine. I can't imagine being in that cold water, even with a head to toe wetsuit!
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