Dover, NH and Randolph, ME

Is it even possible that in our travels we will continue to find such charming and unexpected delights? Today, on the way to Randolph, Maine we detoured to Dover, New Hampshire, because how could we not? We expected to stop by and take a photo with the street sign that said Dover, and perhaps find a little diner somewhere for lunch – we had no idea what was in store for us. We had again fortuitously stumbled across a New England treasure. Dover, a quaint little fishing village town turned to beautiful brick and stone buildings along winding brick paths as you ventured further into town. After inquiring further as to the amazing architecture of Dover we found that it was the 7th colony settled in the New World, and was founded in 1633. Some of the original architecture still survived! A town of festivals, niche shops and real living mixed with a touristy feel, Dover was romantic and trendy all at the same time and was a wonderful way to spend the afternoon. We toured the local police station – yes that is odd – and were informed that the town is NOT called Dover, it is called Dovah! We got lots of fun stickers from the police dpet that said “Dover Police” and “Buckle up Dover” as well as a T-shirt of funny, but questionable content. We found an independent pizzeria called La Festa for lunch and had an amazing prosciutto and mushroom pizza named proscuitto fungi and local blueberry beer – it was great!



After Dover we hit another interstate and another toll road – this is definitely something I failed to include in our budget – I had no idea, but we have spent around $30 just on toll roads between PA and ME! It was another couple of hours to Randolph, ME but we finally made it after crossing the bridge from Gardiner! When we pulled up to a gas station to freshen up before meeting Jamey’s grandparents the attendant took a look at our Texas license plates (rented car) shook his head, laughed and said “you drove from where?” Meeting the grandparents was great – the kids took to them immediately. The neatest thing is looking straight out the back window of the house to a forest on either side.

Not sure what the wi-fi situation will look like the next few days, but I will try to post when I can. Thanks everyone for keeping up and for the comments!