RHS'69
Fall Canadian Cruise - Day 7
Portland, Maine
Sixty per cent of all luggage is black and all luggage looks alike.
Put something to single out your bag so you can see it, at a distance coming down the baggage carousel. This marking will assure somebody does not mistake your bag as theirs.
Get a luggage scale. The blue gadget on top of the bag is that scale.
With the airlines charging for luggage, it's is better you know the weight of your bag.
For under $25 it will prevent a $75 fee or more for over weight baggage....ouch.
See Me from across the Room
Day 7 - Portland, Maine
Leave that umbrella at Home
The weather is always on your mind when traveling. You can go from bright and sunny to dark and stormy in a day.
Thinking about taking an umbrella? Don't.
They take up too much room and it's just something else to carry.
Get a couple of plastic ponchos. They're inexpensive and available just about anywhere.
Slip them on and you'll stay dry and then just hang 'em up back at the hotel to dry off.
The best thing is they barely take up any room in your suitcase.
Portland, Maine is set on a rocky peninsula that juts into Casco Bay. It is the largest city in the state and has been named one of 10 perfect places to live in America. The Port of Portland is the largest tonnage seaport in New England. The city has Victorian-era buildings, gas lamps along cobble streets, big city amenities, a vibrant arts district, and diverse retail and dining opportunities are all balanced with the charm and friendliness of a small town.
Portland was named for the English Isle of Portland, and the city of Portland, Oregon, was in turn named for Portland, Maine.
The peninsula was first permanently settled in 1632 as a fishing and trading village.
This is where all the Fall leaves go when they fall.
We are in the middle of Portland, Maine. This is a square honoring the sons that fought for the Union.
Portland is a nice, big city...but still small.
Old part of town. Wendy is still looking for manhole covers.
She says anything that comes out of my mouth should go in here!
This was the original state capital of Maine. But after two years (1832) the capital was moved to Augusta because it was more centrally located.
Today it just has local government offices.
More old state capital but further away.
Nice day for a walk around town - sunny and 45 degrees.
I bought a picture of these 4 store fronts from an artist that is directly across the street from his store.
I like it because it has the feeling of this neighborhood.
We toured the oldest mansion in Maine. built in 1801 it is still livable.
It was a residence until 1908 after which Mrs. McClelan donated the house and land to the Museum of Fine Arts.
This is the first marble statue carved of General Grant to be displayed in the Capital, to honor him.
Congress rejected it because his Sword and the American flag were at rest on a column. Also his facial expressions were at ease. Congress recommissioned another statue with him holding his Sword and his face having the look of leading his army into battle.
I like this statue of him at peace.
Cobble stone streets and sidewalks, brick buildings and trees.
What's not to like?
This is how I treat myself at the end of the night.
One must be good to oneself.
Next...Bar Harbor, Maine.
Autumn is arriving and on the mainland that means the leaves are starting to change color.
What better time for a cruise to check it out.
RHS'69 Reunion chair Vincent Yim and his wife Wendy are off cruising eastern Canada and U.S. to watch the leaves turn for Autumn.
