Sunday July 20

This morning we went with Dennis and Cathy to their church, Bethany, in Greenland, NH, the first Congregational church I have ever attended. Afterward we drove to York, Maine and enjoyed a delicious brunch buffet at the appropriately named Cliff House. The biggest cliff was clearly visible out of the window, but it was hard to see the line that separated land and sea. Dennis said the warm air hitting the cold water caused a mist. Next we drove through scenic York, passing classic clapboard homes painted mostly in neutral shades with white trim, and yards edged with white picket fences, day lilies, bee balm, daisies, lupine and other tall colorful flowers. We cruised York Beach, laughed a lot in the car, and then went on to Kittery where we stopped for a little outlet shopping.

I always enjoy being with Cathy and Dennis and now apparently Jacob does, too. He said, "Do we have to leave tomorrow? I like them."