Portland, ME 5/3/2007
HELLO!!!!
Yes, we are still here. And no, I haven't forgotten about the blog. I guess it's been a busy summer. Lots of fun times. But also very busy. I guess we both had many projects. Mine included work and home improvement type stuff. Hiroe's time has gone to her cool job at the U and a summer class.
But today we had a huge rainfall. While it was kind of an adventure, it was also an indication that the seasons are about to change. I'd better hurry up and reflect on the summer before it becomes easier to just skip on to the fall.
I'll probably have many additions, so stay tuned.
At any rate, spring (oh yeah, I also need to cover spring) started with a quick business trip to Portland, Maine. It was a perfect time to go there. Kind of cool temps, but great seafood and green trees.
Portland is kind of a sleepy fishing town that is growing fast with the Boston weekenders. They buy old houses (or newer condos) and turn them onto weekend cabins. Talking to the locals, they say the place is kind of empty in the winter. But in the summer, it's a blast.
Lot's of great little restaurants and seafood cafes. And many souvenir shops.
But, once you start to look around, it was kind of run down. Especially around the piers.
Parking restrictions and death. Not really synonymous in my book, but then I'm not from here.
Not sure if this car belongs to a local.
We also checked out the L.L. Bean outlet. This place was huge. Whole buildings dedicated to camping or fishing or hunting gear. Still... I didn't buy anything. I just couldn't decide on what I wanted. No, the big boot isn't for sale.
Yes, we are still here. And no, I haven't forgotten about the blog. I guess it's been a busy summer. Lots of fun times. But also very busy. I guess we both had many projects. Mine included work and home improvement type stuff. Hiroe's time has gone to her cool job at the U and a summer class.
But today we had a huge rainfall. While it was kind of an adventure, it was also an indication that the seasons are about to change. I'd better hurry up and reflect on the summer before it becomes easier to just skip on to the fall.
I'll probably have many additions, so stay tuned.
At any rate, spring (oh yeah, I also need to cover spring) started with a quick business trip to Portland, Maine. It was a perfect time to go there. Kind of cool temps, but great seafood and green trees.
Portland is kind of a sleepy fishing town that is growing fast with the Boston weekenders. They buy old houses (or newer condos) and turn them onto weekend cabins. Talking to the locals, they say the place is kind of empty in the winter. But in the summer, it's a blast.
Lot's of great little restaurants and seafood cafes. And many souvenir shops.
But, once you start to look around, it was kind of run down. Especially around the piers.
Parking restrictions and death. Not really synonymous in my book, but then I'm not from here.
Not sure if this car belongs to a local.
We also checked out the L.L. Bean outlet. This place was huge. Whole buildings dedicated to camping or fishing or hunting gear. Still... I didn't buy anything. I just couldn't decide on what I wanted. No, the big boot isn't for sale.
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