The travals of Hannah and Nana

My granddaughter and I are on a short trip to visit family; I’m “working” and she’s on a great adventure. Oh, to see the world through the eyes of a child again. The two hour car ride was as exciting for her as a trip down river rapids.  She is an aspiring writer and worked on the first chapter of her book in the car; I jotted a few notes and kept track of mileage and toll receipts.

Once we arrived at my daughter’s home, I just had to get out the camera and take some shots of the the blooming lilacs and apple blossoms in her yard, whose scent was heavy in the air. The neighbor drove in her yard, which was extremely impressive, and invited me to take some shots of her yard. She had stunning displays and rare flowers and it was an honor to take it all in. Her husband came out and showed me around. Unfortunately I forgot to bring the gadget that I need to transfer pictures to my computer, so I’ll have to post them later.

We went to dinner at a great pub, the Frog & Turtle on Bridge Street in Westbrook, Maine, and it was a real treat. The food was a treat, we were treated well by the staff, and my son-in-law insisted on paying.  A triple treat!  Seriously, the food was fantastic; the meatloaf with gravy (reduction of mushrooms, sherry and red wine) was a great choice for me. My son-in-law had the Filet, which was perfectly prepared and served. Hannah had Pork Chops with garlic-smashed potatoes, of which she is a connoisseur. Two huge pork chops in a delectible sauce came with the potatoes; she gave both a huge thumbs-up.

To complete our evening, we went to see the new Indiana Jones flick. I haven’t been to a movie theater since “The Passion of Jesus Christ.”  Theater seats have changed a lot; I don’t have that degree on comfort in my home!  I consider myself a sharp kind of girl, but I had a little trouble following the movie in spots; that also may have been my fault, since I had to take a bathroom break and get some popcorn.  The whole experience was really fun for all of us.

Today we are off to Portland to check out the Old Port and maybe scoot down to Old Orchard Beach before heading to my brother’s house in Bridgton for an overnight stay.

Another beautiful Spring day in Maine!