Well, I had the perfect barn wedding to photograph on Saturday at a beautiful barn in Buxton, Maine. (photos from that to come at a later date). Very thankful for the opportunity to have been able to visit New England. Rain and thunderstorms were forecasted all weekend long, but somehhow sunshine appeared instead. I have been wanting to be near water lately, and I was reminded why - I grew up surrounded by so much water. Between the lakes and reservoirs, ponds and rivers, there was always lots of water all around.
In Maine, I stayed near the border at a sweet bed and breakfast called Farmstead. The owners, John and Marian were quite friendly. Homemade pancakes on the griddle that John prepared made from blueberry Marian handpicked - served on fine china. The decor inside was so New England: coastal, country and full of collectible antiques. When I entered my room, I was greeted w a framed photo of St. Anthony. Odd I thought considering I stumbled on his national shrine in Boston a day ago.
I drove around and obeyed the speed limit for the most part, taking time to admire the color and flowers. The roads were familiar enough, though I wish I had a bicycle so I could have taken more photographs. The weekend was capped off with mass at St. Thomas More and tax-free shopping at Fox Run.
I was reminded why I love nature and New Hampshire ... naturally. I will be back!
