Visits with Friends from Out of State - Seeing Old Port & a Cookout

 Earlier this month, two good friends from different states visited the area on different days, and we got to enjoy time with them. 

(Photo: Rob, Dave, Tom) 

DAVE FROM MD- Our friend Dave from Maryland loves the band Guster, and there was a three day festival in Portland, Maine that featured the band. The band played all three days so Dave was in his glory. When Dave flew into the Portland airport, we picked him up and had lunch at Rosie's cafe in downtown Portland, Maine. We like that restaurant because they have a lighter, albeit short, lunch menu.. and we like their 1/2 sandwich and fries. 

NICE WATERFRONT PARKING GARAGE VIEW- The garage we parked in had 6 levels and it was one of the tallest structures between that street and the Casco Bay, so as soon as we got out of the car in our parking space, we had a nice view of the Customs House with the bay behind it. 

(Photos; Views of the Old Port, Portland, Maine) 

We walked Dave around the "Old Port" area afterward, taking in various shops facing the water.

(Photo: Dave finds the statute of three monkeys doing the "hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil," gestures).

PORTLAND'S OLD PORT WATERFRONT - The body of water surrounding Portland's Old Port is Casco Bay, a large bay connected to the Gulf of Maine and the Atlantic Ocean. The Old Port itself is situated on a peninsula within Casco Bay. The waterfront area of the Old Port features wharves, piers, and ferry terminals that provide access to Casco Bay and its islands.

WHAT IS THE "OLD PORT"? - The Old Port is a quaint historic district with cobblestone streets and brick buildings housing clothing boutiques, gourmet food stores, and souvenir shops. It’s also a nightlife hot spot where pubs, breweries, and cocktail bars.

(Photo: Rob, Laureen and Tom on the back deck)

LAUREEN FROM NC - I've known Laureen for 4 decades. That's the mark of a great friendship. Recently she relocated from up north to North Carolina, but came back for several days to visit friends and family. So, she stayed with us one night, and we had a nice cookout on our grill. Dash and Cody were happy to see her again, and Cody barked until he got attention!

(Photo: Cody begging Laureen for attention)

(Photo: Dash telling Cody to cut it out!)