A walk around the world

Over the weekend, we returned to the Captain Lord mansion in Kennebunkport for another birthday vacation:

We visited “Eartha” at DeLorme – a huge 42 foot diameter rotating model of the Earth, so big you have to see it on three floors!

It’s an incredible model, really making it clear just how small Europe and North America are, against the scale of the whole world – from the ground floor, you can’t even see those parts!
We also visited a couple of lighthouses, and a memorial to the Liberty Ships that were built in Portland, Maine during World War II …

Epcot

After some sun & pool time resting from the early morning balloon ride, we headed over to Epcot …

Our attempt to visit the Nemo ride was prevented by mechanical failure, but we got some nice pictures outside!

Then, over to Test Track (while Kate shopped, and Margaret wished she had!)

After that, a long dinner with Mickey and friends:


And finally, the Illuminations firework show to end the day: