Mom's Trip to Maine

Last week I was fortunate to attend a conference with a favorite coworker of mine in Freeport, Maine. Our adventure began with a trip to Milwaukee and visit to the Johnson Creek Outlet malls. We spent the night at an airport hotel and caught our 6 am flight the next day.

Our first day there was a free day. We rented a car and drove up the coast from Portland. We ate Lobster Bisque at a little restaurant on the ocean, did some sight-seeing and more shopping (Freeport is the home of L.L. Bean) before catching a little nap. We enjoyed appetizers and drinks in the hotel lobby and a beautiful evening walk before calling it a night.

The next day we attended a conference put on by Katie Wood Ray, a guru in the field of teaching writing to students. I was familiar with her work and was excited to see her in person. Her approach was new to Nancy but she found it engaging and refreshing. Our afternoon consisted of a visit to a local State Park and a great hike. Then, we enjoyed a fancy dinner that night in downtown Freeport.

The next day was our return home. All in all, it was a great little adventure!

Nancy and I at the Park.
The beautiful colors of Maine in the fall.