Hancock, NH (Day Two)

Good afternoon, everyone!

Let's continue where I left off....

♥ Day Two ♥

Washing up in the morning

The buffet, or "appetizer" portion of the breakfast

Our breakfast table

At the time, I thought this was the breakfast,

so as you can see, I really piled it on!

... until I discovered this at the table!

I ordered the French Toast, and 

received this adorable treat :)

Mmm...

♥

My mom's yummy dish

After breakfast, we met up with a family friend who

lives in the area, and were taken on a tour of a lifetime! . . .

First, he took us to Island Pond in the town of Stoddard

 I went kayaking!

 Drifting around...

Beautiful!

Someone built a dock and staircase into a boulder... cool idea!

Charming home on the pond

Wild blueberries (they were everywhere!)

After kayaking, we were taken for a drive 
through some of the towns in the area . . .

 Lovely log cabin in Marlow

Village Pond

Close-up on the gorgeous structures

I couldn't stop snapping away at them
(can you imagine how lovely it'll look in autumn?!)

Odd Fellows Hall

The Congregational Church

Absolutely beautiful home
(they even had an apple tree in
the backyard... so perfect! ♥)

Homestead Bookshop in Marlow

Always my favorite section!

After Marlow, we drove through the
town of Dublin, and guess where I made
them screech the car to a halt? . . .

Yankee Magazine!

I was so ecstatic to see their headquarters in person,
I made my mom take me inside to profess
our love of the magazine (to their receptionist :p)
I was also this close to begging for a position!

♥

Eventually, we ended up in Keene and went for
a quick lunch (I didn't take any photos there, but
don't fret, I certainly will in October!), then called it
a day and returned back to the Hancock Inn . . .

This is what I bought at the Bookshop, by the way :)

Before we knew it, it was after six, and dinner time! . . .

Mom posing at our table

Cheers!

First Course
Calamari
with Marinara Sauce and Lemon-Garlic Aioli

Second Course
Herb Crusted Day Boat Cod
with Mashed Potatoes and a Malt Vinegar Remoulade

Mom about to eat the inn's signature dish:
The Shaker Cranberry Pot Roast
... mmm!

Third Course
Flourless Chocolate Torte
topped with a scoop of Blackberry Sorbet
... one of the most delicious desserts I've ever had.

Are you stuffed? 'Cause I sure am!

Mom relaxing on the rocking chair
before we set off for our last stroll

The old homes looked so beautiful glowing
against the blue tinted hue of the evening

Sigh... ♥

This came out rather blurry, but I still think it's lovely

Back at the inn, about to cozy-up under
the covers, and read my new cookbook...
Goodnight!

♥ Our Departure ♥

Our pretty table setting the next morning

As you can see, I went a little lighter on
the starters the second morning!
(P.S.- that Raspberry-Blueberry
muffin was absolutely divine!)

I ordered the Poached Eggs with Melted Swiss
... great way to start off the day!

Couldn't resist including this
(have you noticed I'm a tad New England-obsessed?)

Taking one last photo of Hancock...
Goodbye for now! See you again in October! 
♥

Back at home with my souvenirs
(New Hampshire Maple Syrup,
and my beloved Maple Syrup Candy!)

Lola helping me unpack...
shes' such an angel :)

 Hope you enjoyed this tour of Hancock!

♥