I have eaten some of the best seafood of my life in Maine. Yes, the seafood is incredibly fresh. But I think it is also because I am eating at family-owned restaurants that have been around for years. Francine and Paul love good food and good value, and they showed me their favorite spots. My […]
Coastal Maine: A Photo Essay
Coastal Maine is not what I pictured in my head. But it is wonderful. The part of Maine I am in is called St. George. St. George is composed of multiple villages, including Port Clyde and Tenants Harbor. I also visited the slightly larger artsy town of Rockland. The small towns and their people are […]
How to eat a lobster (in Maine!)
When I arrived, Francine jokingly asked me if I was ready to eat lobster every day. I EXPECT to eat lobster every day. I would like to eat lobster three times a day. We didn’t quite get to that point, but there was definitely plenty of lobster (and lots of other fantastic fresh seafood that […]
Visiting strangers in Maine
One thing it took me a while to learn while I was traveling in Latin America is to be a better friend. What do I mean by that? The majority of interactions we have with other travelers are very casual. When we talk to another traveler in our hostel or at a café, we are […]