Saturday was rainy and one of those ugly days, and we stayed in and read and relaxed. But Sunday Jim called to see if we wanted to do something, and of course we were ready to go! Jim drove us on familiar roads, but to places we had not seen, like Lookout Point, high on a hil, where we could see far and clear and lots of islands and towns, including Camden harbor.
Then a stunning winery , the Cellar Door. Wine, tastings, gifts, and stunning decor and views.....would be a great place for a celebration, were it not in Maine!
As the story goes, a hobo, a traveler looking for work nearly 100 years ago, visited our farm in Lincolnville. He was welcomed. He felt safe. Upon his departure, he carved in the barn door a “hobo symbol” to let fellow travelers know they would find hospitality here.
As the story goes, a hobo, a traveler looking for work nearly 100 years ago, visited our farm in Lincolnville. He was welcomed. He felt safe. Upon his departure, he carved in the barn door a “hobo symbol” to let fellow travelers know they would find hospitality here.
We went to the harbor where Andre the seals statue is located, as well as remainder of lime kilns, which were once a large part of the industry in the area, and trains dropped the raw material down into the hoppers from above.
Next camei my idea for a tiny detour, to search out marker for where Captain Hanson Gregory was born, which is now in a church yard! We never would have found it, had I not had a map on my Roadside Attraction app! Jim found this one interesting enough to send photos to friends, and I bet it will be on his tour from now on!!
Legend has it that Capt. Gregory invented the " donut" because he liked to snack on dough, and would impale the blob on the rungs of his ships wheel.....hence, the doughnut!
A man came out of the chapel....it WAS Sunday Morning!!!....and asked if we had taken our photo with it, and heard the legend. We came to find it, I said. Well.....you have!!
Lunch at the Whales Tooth, a cute little place in another quaint harbor town, was delicious, and Jim regaled us with tales of the ruthlessness of lobster men, who fiercely guarded their territory, and some went missing mysteriously!
After we left Jim and Joan, we took a quick side trip to Bangor, really just to see the Paul Bunyon statue, but we also visited a garden cemetery, said to be modeled after the famous one in Boston, and walked around for a while until Clem had had enough!
After we left Jim and Joan, we took a quick side trip to Bangor, really just to see the Paul Bunyon statue, but we also visited a garden cemetery, said to be modeled after the famous one in Boston, and walked around for a while until Clem had had enough!
Last day before our departure, and the overnight temperatures had dipped VERY low, causing me to find another blanket in the night, and bundle up in the still cold morning! But it finally warmed, and Joan wanted us to see friends Carolyn and Larry’s lake house, which they built themselves, so we did that, then all to Finz for dinner before saying goodbye. It has been a fun time, and a great visit in Searsport, but we will be glad to have sewer and wifi and better cell reception at our next stop!
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