Light Houses

Monday, 10/11

Columbus Day!  At least this is the day we get to celebrate his discovery of our continent.  It's also another perfectly clear day, perfect for taking Portland, Maine's light house cruise.  Great views, good narration and a captain named Davis at the helm.  How could it be better?!

A lobster boat inbound to Portland harbor.  Its "passengers" will be our guests for dinner this evening.



 Another round of lobster rolls round out our lunch, then it's exploring Portland on foot.  This city, harbor and the surrounding "Calendar Islands", so named because early explorers incorrectly counted 365 of them, have played a major part in the growth of New England, ship building and during WW11 was a staging area for the fleet headed for Europe.  Today, it's still important as well as being very photogenic.

Captain Davis being assisted by our Captain Al.

Portland Light House.  Still important to navigation.

Exchange Street, up the hill from the harbor.

Cobblestone streets,  1800s buildings, apartments with a view of the past and present ... this is old Portland harbor living.

Tonight, it's appetizers at our place, then a potluck dinner at the clubhouse. 

Doing what we do best, accompanied by nieces Holly & Cindy.