Our RV is parked on the sandy banks of a lake just outside Portland. This afternoon, the clear lake is filled with people enjoying the warm low 80’s weather. The locals are complaining thought. This is hot for them. I’m told it’s been that way all summer. Their normal is around the mid 70’s.
Portland is Maines largest city with a population of around 67,000. It is very much a walking city with over 300 restaurants, 19 micro-breweries and a nice, still functional, wharf area.
Denise lined us up a walking 3 hr history tour of the city. We started at 10am down along the wharf area. We learned about the 4 major fires that destroyed the city with the latest one in 1866. After that fire, the city required buildings to be built with bricks and steel. The city was also a major player for the underground railroad providing means for slaves to escape to Canada.
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Glad you are still able to explore our beautiful country. We were in Portland last year. It is pretty country. Good lobster too!
Portland’s beer scene is pretty amazing, also are the restaurants. I can get spoiled here!