Reading and Roaming
ARRIVING We landed in Portland on Thursday afternoon expecting cool breezes, but it was hot. Not as hot as we North Carolinians have been experiencing, but HOT for Maine. Also because we spent more time wandering around outside in the bright sun than at home. Overall, the heat prompted a lazier approach to our 36 hours …
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MAINE IN 2021 On Saturday, we traded hot Florida sun and humidity for cool gray Maine. Due to airline schedules and a cancelled flight to Portland on Friday, we flew into Boston’s Logan Airport. Waiting for our bags and then dealing with the scrum of people all pressed together waiting for the bus to the rental car …
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PORTLAND—FOOD AND MORE Like Julius Caesar’s army, the Chief Penguin and I travel on our stomachs. Despite what it may seem, we did do more in Portland than eat. But, knowing the restaurants mid-coast are not as varied or inventive, we took advantage of Portland’s wonderful foodie scene. DINING Hugo’s The food at Hugo’s is sophisticated and …
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