Our trip to Maine was also made possible by Kristina’s close friend Andrea of Connecticut, whose family owned land up in Maine on and around the big pond including the Little Red Cottage. Andrea invited us to join her and her sons there for a rent-free week. We helped out with groceries, chores, shared car expenses, and honored the water restrictions, of course. Andrea’s was a most generous wedding gift, and our blended family of 5 most appreciated it.