Trolleys, Lighthouse, Covered Bridge & …How Much?

We found another fun thing to explore here in Maine. We went to Seashore Trolley Museum. What a fun place! It is in Kennebunkport. They say it is the first and largest electric railway museum in the world. Over 200 different railway things, trolleys, trains, buses, etc. There was a trolley ride in just a few minutes so went outside and hopped on. This one was open on the sides, called “Breezer” and was built in 1906. It went on the original track and our ride lasted about 30 minutes. 

Restoration Building, Seashore Trolley Museum, Kennebunkport, ME 07/24

We got off and went inside a building where restoration is happening but no one working on it today. I saw a picture with trolleys in California stacked at least 3 high. There was one streetcar that used to go along Santa Monica Blvd. It “escaped the scrapyard” and went to Portland, Oregon, and then to this museum. 

One trolly car I thought had a bunch of weeds in the front. Nope, turns out that is for snow removal. Really neat to see Tower C from Boston. The second floor had a towerman who aligned track switches and signals so the train would go on the right route. There were 23 levelers!

Kevin “Explaining” What Each Light Means…He Made It Up! Seashore Trolley Museum, Kennebunkport, ME 07/24

Kevin saw a traffic light-thing. He pointed to a red light and informed me that is when I need to stop. He said that the blue light is when I have to walk slow because I am feeling “blue.” Yellow is gold and sun and California. He kept looking for a green one and there wasn’t one. HAHA So funny! His made-up stories. 

 Next it was time to check out a local fabric store. We stopped at Mainely Mini Quilt Shop and it is really cute. Not too big but a lot of fabric in there. I was able to find some fabric to remind me of Maine. However, before we got out of the truck, I had to have a conversation with Kevin. I told him how I love and appreciate when I say I want 1 yard and he insists I get 3 yards. I love it. But this time, I told him, firmly, I only need 1 yard because I am just going to be making one square for a memory of this area. HAHA Of course, he made sure at check out that I only wanted 1 yard.

That’s A Lot Of Ice Cream Flavors! Scoop Deck, Wells, ME 07/24

Later we drove to Scoop Deck in Wells. They have a huge sign out front with the different flavors over 80 kinds of ice cream! Cute sign inside where you order says, “You can’t make everyone happy, you’re not a pint of ice cream.” HA Kevin would agree to that. I got cotton candy and he got cinnamon, both in large waffle cones. The scoops were so big that it was almost not fun having to eat it so fast because it was melting. I said, almost. HA Delicious.

Portland Head Light, Cape Elizabeth, ME 07/24

Portland Head Light and Fort William at Cape Elizabeth, near Portland. The lighthouse was first constructed in 1790 when lighthouses were placed under the responsibility of the U.S. government. It stands 80 ft high and has a range of 24 nautical miles. It was decommissioned in 1989. The current Keeper’s Quarters is darling and has a lot of character. Kevin said this lighthouse is his favorite. The lighthouse is available for tour just one day a year.

Portland head Light, Cape Elizabeth, ME 07/24

The rock cliffs drop off suddenly right to the ocean. When researching this place I read in multiple places that this lighthouse is the most photographed in the US and, some say, the world! I couldn’t stop taking pictures.

We Split The Lobster Roll; Tiny But Delicious! Hanks, Scarborough, ME 07/24

We stopped for lunch at Hanks. A very small room for eating off to the side of a tiny store. It could seat maybe about 20 people. We decided to split a lobster roll. (The only other time we have tried one was at Red Lobster many years ago.) Market value price was $32.00! Our split of the roll and 6 tater tots each was hilarious. The roll was so tiny…smaller than my hand and I have tiny hands! We kept bursting out laughing. However, the few bites we had were delicious. Rated: Let Me Make It In My Kitchen. (Keep reading.)

Babbs Covered Bridge, Maine, 07/24

Another day we drove about an hour northwest to Babbs Covered Bridge, According to Maine DOT website, Babbs Bridge is the oldest covered bridge in Maine. It was built in 1840. The name comes from the family that lived nearby. Sadly, in 1973, the original bridge was burned by vandals. With lumber milled nearby at Graham, Maine, it was rebuilt as an exact replica. The queen post truss bridge was reconstructed using historically authentic techniques. It reopened in 1976. More troubles happened in 2014 when vandals cut a hole in the roof. In 2015 the bridge sustained damages due to a snowplow. It wasn’t open again until the spring. I was glad there is a two vehicle parking space so we could get out and walk around. Only a few cars passed by. The only people there were some swimmers. It was disappointing to see a lot of trash around. So fun to see this covered bridge, though.

Maine has the nicest drivers! Not kidding. Massachusetts, too. So many roads are just two lanes and with lots of people trying to drive on them, people will stop and let others make a left or right turn. Really neat to see! The first time we saw it, we thought someone had cut out and across to turn left but then we saw it again and realized traffic was stopping for them to turn before they did. Just so kind!

I have been thinking, for days now, that we are soon to leave the ocean for a long time so I really should make a few more fresh seafood things. The last stop that day was at Mike’s Clam Shack. They have a huge building that is a restaurant and on the other side of the parking lot is where you can buy all sorts of fresh seafood.

This Picture Makes My Mouth Water! Moody Beach Campground, Wells, ME 07/24

This day I planned to make Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil for the first time. The shrimp was $9.00 lb and I got a pound. The next thing I want to make is Lobster Rolls. Knowing our lobster roll the other day was $32.00 “market value” I thought that would be about the price. Nope! $55.00 a pound for lobster tail and $45.00 a pound for other lobster meat! Oh my goodness. The recipe called for 1 pound but nope, I got 1/4 lb. HAHA Boy, I am going to have to reduce the recipe. LOL I made the Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil.  Kevin rated it: Every Day! It was amazing! And pretty easy.

The next evening for dinner I made the 1/4 sized recipe, ha, of Lobster Rolls. They were outstanding! Kevin and I Rated: Every Time We Have $55.00 To Buy A Pound Of Fresh Lobster! 😜

Here are the recipes:

https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a53582/sheet-pan-shrimp-boil-recipe/

https://barefootcontessa.com/recipes/lobster-avocado-sandwiches