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A Visit to Maine, Page 2

October 2013

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From there we checked out Songo Lock, which was very quiet this time of year. It is fun to be able to check out the lock close-up.

Wooden lock gate and walkway at Songo Lock in autumn

Open lock gate at Songo Lock with calm autumn water beyond

Close view of the iron gears and hand wheel that operate the lock gate at Songo Lock

Songo Lock canal and spillway bordered by autumn trees

From there we went to Sebago State Park. The park has a very nice beach (which of course was empty at this time).

Empty sandy beach at Sebago State Park with calm water and autumn trees along the shoreline

It also has a playground area. Not having used a swing for years, I decided to try it out. And Paul decided to take a picture of me in motion. (That is a difficult task, of course.) The swing was very fun.

Anne smiling while riding a swing at Sebago State Park

Some fall folliage:

Brilliant red maple leaves glowing in autumn light

We were also delighted to spend some time with Mom and Gerry, both before and after our day at Sebago. We went to Olin Art Museum at Bates College. They had 2 interesting displays. One was Japanese prints and 3-D art. The other was pictures from a Maine logging camp, circa 1960. Here is Gerry & Mom outside of the art museum, and Anne & Mom.

Mom and Gerry walking with canes through the landscaped grounds at Bates College

Anne standing with Mom on a path at Bates College with campus buildings behind them

We visited Claire, Tony, and Babe for a bit as well. They are surprisingly far along in their moving-in efforts to their new place! Babe was, of course, gorgeous - and very interested in tackling a new toy.

Claire seated at a table with Babe the black cat standing in front of her

Tony seated beside another man in Claire and Tony's new place

Babe the black cat crouched on the carpet watching a new toy

And we went to Gritty's for lunch. It was a lovely, mild day and we were able to eat out on the deck. (Isn't my Mom beautiful? )

Mom and Gerry seated together at an outdoor table on the deck at Gritty's

And finally, we took a few exterior photos of Nichols Street. There was even a 'heavenly blue' Morning Glory that posed for us. And Jenn had a VERY impressive pumpkin.

Front exterior of Nichols Street in warm autumn light

Heavenly blue morning glory blooming in the garden at Nichols Street

Large orange pumpkin growing among flowers and greenery in the Nichols Street garden

Two bright red yew berries on a dark green branch in the Nichols Street garden

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