We slept in this morning getting up around 7:00 am. We were off to Campobello Island to see FDR’s
Summer Home. We needed passports to cross the border into Canada.
Phil offered to drive our car with Beth and Jack for
this hour long drive – freeing up room
in the van which is tight for twelve people on a long ride.
Mary made us a wonderful breakfast of French toast – and
fruit and coffee before we headed off to Canada at 9:00 am.
We zipped through Canadian Customs without even showing our
passports – Campobello is just on the other side of the border. The house is spectacular and very well
maintained – the gardens are gorgeous. The view is amazing and almost all the
furnishings are from the Roosevelt Family.
Interestingly enough electricity was not put into this house until
1952. So the entire time FDR and his
family were in residence during the summers lighting was by kerosene
lamps. They did have plumbing and there
were several bathrooms.
We toured the entire house, the Hubbard House next door and
all the grounds – then back to the U.S. for lunch in Lubec at Cohill’s
Inn. Our border crossing into the U.S.
took a little longer and we did have to show our passports – it appeared that
the border patrol person was checking them.
Cohill’s -- in the middle of town with an ocean view --- was very much like
an Irish pub. Lunch was delicious –
several of us got the walnut, cranberry salad – since we know we’re going to
Audrey’s –
After lunch we stopped at Monica’s Chocolate Shop for a tour
and samples – everything is done by hand. Of course Phil had to purchase chocolates to take
home – if they make it that far.
Next stop was West Quoddy Lighthouse --- the eastern most
point in the United States with a plaque to prove it. The views from the cliff and the trails through the parkland/woods were spectacular ---
a great place to have picnic.
We arrived at Audrey’s about 5:00 pm -- a little later than usual but she was ready
for us with recipes and team assignments.
Tonight my team includes Jack and Bryant --- our task is to prepare Carrot
Fettucini and Curried Cauliflower with Yogurt and Mint Sauce. Getting the carrots to look like fettucini
was not easy but it was well worth it – this is a great dish. We all “helped” make the lobster bisque and
the scallops. Our menu was: Appetizers in the living room with wine: Broiled Finnan Haddie, Crescent Pastries with
Sherried Crab, Lobster/Shrimp Bisque. The
Main Meal in the Dining Room: French
Onion Soup Gratinee, Scallops Duglere, Carrot Fettucini, Curried Cauliflower
and for Dessert: Lemon Yogurt Cake and
poached pears in red wine.
The meal was most satisfying and a happy and content group
went back to Eastport.
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