When Matt and I arrived at Giggleswick, we got out of the car and looked up at the stars. They were amazingly bright and plentiful! Matt realized that without our town lights, TV, internet or usual suburb traffic sounds he was "roughing" it. Now what? he said. I laughed and suggested we play a few rounds of Mancala to wind down. Before bed, we sang Beatles songs out of a book left on the old player piano. Finally, at midnight, the sound of low humming crickets and the smell of a pine breeze called us to our beds for sleep. A perfect ending to our journey to Maine!
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Maine or Bust
I've decided to post each day of our trip separately! There were so many memories and new ones made on this overdue and much needed trip to Maine! Matthew and I were able to stay in Giggleswick all by ourselves for our 6 day visit! After our traffic jam in Ct., we were happy to make the last leg of our trip to Maine in no time at all! As we drove up Herrick Mt. Road, we looked up the first big hill and there was Uncle Pete waiting for us with keys and an invitation for dinner. We quickly unpacked, freshened up and headed up the road to Sky Farm for a perfect light supper of chicken, salad, and blackberry ice cream. As we were eating, Matt quickly perked up and said, "Oh my Gosh, it's all coming back to me! I remember the pond and being here at Sky Farm with Uncle Pete and Besse!" Besse is their loveable furry family dog! It was so nice to see Grandma Jane, Peter, Fran, Mary, Wyatt and Chloe! We quickly became familiar with each other again by swapping stories and life adventures. I couldn't believe how quickly Wyatt and Chloe had grown. Sitting and watching the sunset in the mountains, and having family near made me feel like I was home once more!
When Matt and I arrived at Giggleswick, we got out of the car and looked up at the stars. They were amazingly bright and plentiful! Matt realized that without our town lights, TV, internet or usual suburb traffic sounds he was "roughing" it. Now what? he said. I laughed and suggested we play a few rounds of Mancala to wind down. Before bed, we sang Beatles songs out of a book left on the old player piano. Finally, at midnight, the sound of low humming crickets and the smell of a pine breeze called us to our beds for sleep. A perfect ending to our journey to Maine!
When Matt and I arrived at Giggleswick, we got out of the car and looked up at the stars. They were amazingly bright and plentiful! Matt realized that without our town lights, TV, internet or usual suburb traffic sounds he was "roughing" it. Now what? he said. I laughed and suggested we play a few rounds of Mancala to wind down. Before bed, we sang Beatles songs out of a book left on the old player piano. Finally, at midnight, the sound of low humming crickets and the smell of a pine breeze called us to our beds for sleep. A perfect ending to our journey to Maine!
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wow! well told story of your fist day...is Giggleswick a family retreat? how lucky you are to have such a place to go to. The view is beautiful thanks for sharing.
Giggleswick is the name of the family property of my Mom's sister and brother-in law. Up the road is Sky Farm, where my mothers's mother and father owned it at one time. It is now owned by my Uncle Peter and his wife Fran. My cousin (a Bigelow) owns my grandparents Lake property. I am so very lucky to have family that offer a place for us to stay! Growing up I would stay the summers between all the houses, like a virtual Walton's mountain.
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