August 21                                      South Portland, Maine

 Dave remained at the helm for the five hour journey to South Portland.  The journey was uneventful except for occasional sightings of porpoises playing in the water beside the boat.  We are always surprised to see them in northern waters.

Our marina was easily accessible.  We had chosen to avoid the crowded areas in Portland as our goal was not sightseeing.  We were pleased the iconic lighthouse at Portland Head was clearly visible upon our arrival.  The massive fortifications built to protect the harbor during the War of 1812 are a prominent feature of the area.