Damariscotta to Portland, MA
Such a peace filled sunrise and morning has emerged urging us to leave our dock and move on towards our next destination while enjoying this mirror like scenery of the coastal waters of Maine. Well, we have to wait for Felice to come by and bring my camera that I left behind in her car last night. As soon as that is done we are on our way towards Portland. Numerous islands, rock formations, coves and lobster boats we pass riding along and avoiding those treacherous lobster pods as best as we can. At certain points it just becomes overwhelming but we manage and reach our destination safely.
There were some picture perfect lighthouses we passed beautiful sailboats as well as old schooners too. I even managed to go to the bow and do my yoga for a while. What a treat that is for me! It is a short destination run yet it still takes time for we are on the lookout and want to enjoy the ride too.

It is about mid day when we turn the corner to enter the Casco Bay, pass by Peaks Island and enter Portland’s Harbor. It certainly is a busy place here and too many boats all over the place. Starting with the Ferry followed by a three masted old schooner doing its harbor tour to numerous sightseeing tour boats mixed in some pleasure boats and lobster boats. Lobster boats we passed along the way for they are collecting their pray to bring to shore and sell.
This civilization business really is so disturbing to us every time we reenter into it’s domain. The peace and calm filled with nature sounds on the other hand is so soothing and very much appreciated. May our journey as it continues through more of densely populated areas bring us numerous opportunities to be one with Mother Nature till we learn to carry it with us no matter where we are and how busy it is around us.
We are staying at the DiMillo’s Marina right down town of Portland. It is a great marina with all necessary amenities and a good restaurant right in it. I like the fact that I can walk right into the old town center and do some window shopping while walking and enjoying the scenery. It also is convenient for our friends to come and visit with us. Our first visitor is good old Charlie Hitt who happens to have his summer residence on Peaks Island where he primarily resides all summer long. He had dinner with us on the boat and he and Joe remised all the time about business and challenges that come with it. Joe’s sharing his well acquired wisdom is always fun to watch, and a great gift for those that come to seek it.
Tomorrow our friends Troy and Lori, we met at Staniel Cay last winter are driving down from Bangor area to visit and spend the day with us. What fun it is and what a treat to have friends and acquaintances along the way that grace us with their presence during this special journey of Contessa Going North!