September 15-16                           Portland, Maine

We carefully watched weather reports to determine if wind would be a significant factor in our journey to Portland.  We faced days of wind more than 15 knts and despite our misgivings, we decided to continue the trip.  It was a rough trip with furniture on the aft deck sliding all about (Dave had suggested securing all before we left but his Dad insisted it would be OK.  WRONG!) 

The beautiful iconic lighthouse at Portland Head was a welcome sight and we easily docked at DiMilo’s Marina, located in the heart of the city waterside area.  We had a great view of a magnificent sail/motor yacht nearby with a hundred plus mast reaching far above the others.

Dave and Samantha quickly explored the area which is filled with quaint shops and restaurants.  Dinner was at an outstanding Asian Restaurant.  

Breakfast was on the balcony of Becky’s, a local favorite and worth the wait to enter.  Afterwards, David and I boarded the cute little tour bus and again saw the sights and learned the history of Portland.  Dinner was at Scales, an outstanding seafood restaurant.  The calories were building up fast!