Rochester, Maine

After having all sorts of problems using the GPS we finally headed out of Boston in the pouring rain. We went north on the expressway as far as Beverley, and then went on to the minor roads to the coast. We followed a beautiful winding road close to the ocean. Unfortunately the weather was not kind so we really couldn't see much. We arrived in Gloucester, a small town with lots of art galleries - all closed - too early in the season. We continued on to Rockport. Most of the inns were closed - but we came across Emerson Inn - right on the ocean front, and stayed the night there. Lots of character, with the sound of the waves through the night. We had a delicious dinner in nearby Gloucester at Duckworths bistro. We were driving in the rain, lost, when we came across this small neighbourhood restaurant. We had a fantastic meal - I had scallops, then lobster and pea risotto - excellent.