Kennebunkport & Kennebunk, Maine

The port of call for today is Portland, Maine; however, I spent most of mid-day exploring Kennebunkport and Kennebunk, Maine.  The two communities are separated by the Kennebunk River.  Both are quaint fishing villages and a refuge for the wealthy.  George Bush (#41) had his summer home here, and the Bush Compound is on Walker Point in Kennebunkport.

The day started with overcast skies and a few drops of rain.  The rain subsided, but the sun did not make an appearance.  Despite the gloomy skies, it was a great day to be in Maine.

As the ship docked, it was a little chilly and misting rain.

A little rain will not stop me from taking my planned excursion.  After all, I climbed Machu Picchu in the pouring rain!

Arriving in Kennebunk, the excursion group took a boat ride.   This duck was perched on a buoy near the dock.

The river was calm, and you can see even more foliage color.  

The boat moved up the river past the many commercial and recreational boats.

Many of the businesses, especially restaurants, are along the river. 

Kennebunk and Kennebunkport homes are expensive.  Our guide was also a real estate agent willing to sign us to a contract.

The lobstermen go out early.  This ship has finished its work by the time we sailed by.

This resident was walking his two dogs as we sailed by.

I hope the fishing was good for these guys.  The water was much rougher as we moved from the river to the ocean.

This is the church where George Bush (#41) attended Sunday services while he lived in Kennebunkport.  He also landed here via a parachute jump.  It's right down the road from the Bush Compound.

Here's Walker's Point.  This is Bush #41's home on the point.  The other members of family have homes to the left of the Bush residence on the compound.

Despite the sloppy weather, folks were enjoying the benches along the Kennebunk River.

This home was used for the "Dark Shadows" television series.  

This guy is a keeper.  Lobsters must be of a certain size to be kept.  Too big, too small, or a female with eggs must be returned to the sea.

It's time for lunch!  Guess what I had for lunch?  The lobster roll was delicious!  One of the guides recommended this restaurant... not much to look at, but the food was great.

One side of the road welcomes you to Kennebunk. 

Across the street, the sign welcomes you to Kennebunkport.  

Both towns are filled with shops selling Maine products (many made with wild blueberries).  The art galleries were great, but the art work was expensive.