Mack goes to Mackworth

Savanna and Victoria were lucky enough to visit us over one of the prettiest weekends we've experienced in Maine so far... Meredith's sister, Mackenzie, and her mom, were not so lucky. Unfortunately the next weekend as Meredith's mom and Mackenzie arrived, so did Tropical Storm Kyle. Mrs. Peele and Mackenzie did not let the non-stop rain get in the way of their trip at all. While Meredith and I were busy working at the Cape Elizabeth Harvest Festival, the two decided to go for a walk around the city in the rain.



They were lucky enough to stay at the Regency, one of Portland's coolest hotels, right in the heart of the Old Port. Despite every one of their attempts to stand out as North Carolinians "from away," Meredith and I, in all of our local lifestyle, were able to keep them incognito. Of course we journeyed to some of our favorite restaurants: The Good Table, Flatbread and the Lobster Shack, but this weekend we were able to try out a new delicious favorite- Vignola. Located on the cobblestone Dana Street, in the Old Port, Vignola is a scrumptious Italian restaurant with a great atmosphere and awesome service. With Mama Warbucks paying, we were treated to a cheese plate, a delicious meal and a new favorite beer: Delirium Tremens. We cannot wait to go back!








On Monday morning, the day of their departure, the sun finally peeked out of the clouds. Before they had to head to the airport, we hurried over to Mackworth Island to play fetch with Orvis, and then returned to Cape to show them some of the beautiful trails, right in our neighborhood. Both Mackenzie and Mrs. Peele were finally able to see the natural beauty of Maine sans Kyle.













It was Mackenzie's first visit to Maine, and between the beautiful Old Port and the delicious food, we think she had a really great trip. In fact, we know she had a wonderful visit, as she has not stopped telling us both about how much she is in love with Portland! And of course, Mrs. Peele, who is one of the biggest Maineophiles ever, had a wonderful time too! We have a break from visitors until Mere's father and step-mother come in a couple of weeks!

Stay tuned and breathe easy!