We went rollerblading earlier this week, before all the rain, in an attempt to find some other good places to skate.

I was clearly thinking west coast when I suggested to the kids that we try Old Orchard Beach. Even without the crowds, there are really no smooth, paved places to skate any distance there.

So we headed over to the Eastern Prom trail in Portland. That was a great trail. It was long and flat with benches along the way for rest stops.

We even spotted some birds, much to L.'s delight.

L. grabbed the camera for a quick shot of the "pretty bird."

If you have a suggestion for a good rollerblading trail, tell us about it.