Thursday, August 28
Today we got a late start, leaving about 10 for sight-seeing in nearby Portland - lighthouses, rocky coasts, stunning views of the bay.
Well, we had the best of intentions anyway. But on the way to the lighthouse, we passed a Dunkin Donuts! What were we to do?
And after Dunkin Donuts there was a Goodwill Store in the same shopping center. What were we to do?
Two hours later, we finally headed toward the Portland Head Lighthouse. It really is a spectacular place, and the rocky shores look just like Maine coasts! Amazing. We looked and looked, took lots of pictures, then decided to go find food. (I know we had just done Dunkin Donuts, but it was noon. What were we to do?)
Ralph wanted seafood. Why go to Maine if you don't want to eat seafood every chance you get? We used the GPS to find a seafood restaurant on the bay. But when we got there, it had gone out of business. So we went to the next nearest seafood place. When we got there, it had become a Mexican place!
So in desperation we stopped at the Buttered Biscuit, which we had passed twice looking for a seafood place. It was a spot in the road kind of place. No inside seating. Only four seats outside. But they did have crab cakes so we anointed it a "seafood place" and ordered. In fact, those were the best crab cakes we have eaten on the trip. It was a fabulous little place.
Then we headed to Spring Point Lighthouse just down the way. It too was a lovely spot overlooking the bay with lots of sailboats and even some big ships docked. We walked out on the pier to the lighthouse and back. We took quite a while taking in this scenery.
Well, with all that activity we were tired and headed back to the campsite for a rest. Then we went down to Freeport Marina to eat a Harraseeket's Lunch and Lobster again. Ralph really liked their scallops. But NO! I did not order lobster, though Pat did. In fact, I had a wonderful fish and chips dinner. Just great. Easy to get to. Not messy. Delicious. Plenty to eat. Tasty. Unlike lobster!
While looking about the docks, we ran into several clam men returning with mesh sacks full of clams. They all wore thigh high boots and brought their short handled rake. One of the guys talked to us for some time and even gave us a clamming newsletter. The newsletter tells about the threat of red tide, about their legislative actions to clean up the tidal flats, and even a clam chatter section in which I read the story of two clammers at work but hungry. On a bet, the one ate a huge green worm for $10. Then for $10 more he forced himself to throw it up. Yummy! Such a pleasant thing. Makes you want to eat clams!
Then we went back to the outlet shopping section of downtown Freeport. First stop was a Rockport store. Hey! I love Rockports. Within five minutes, I had taken advantage of the buy two get one free sale! That's right, I was the one who walked away with three pair of Rockport shoes for the price that I normally pay for one.
Then we shopped our way down the street, stopping at the Mangy Moose, Cool as a Moose, Books and Maine Gifts, Bass, and Gap. Once again, I was the shopper finding a bargain book on queen pawn chess openings for only a buck! What a deal. Sarah bought some chocolate covered blueberries to take to her boss. I think she is hoping for a raise soon. Strategic move there.
Back at the camp site, we are watching football on TV, washing a load of clothes, and waiting for Barack Obama's speech.
So ends day seven.
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