The cruise to Rockland was slowed by the veritable minefield of lobster trap bouys dotting the coastal waters. The weather was nice and the scenary spectacular so we relaxed and made the best of it. We continue to be impressed by the number and differing styles of lighthouses we see.
Rockland Harbor, located off of the sailing paradise of Penobscot Bay, has combined commercial fishing enterprises with tourism and pleasure cruising. During our harbor cruise in the tender, we counted 10 seals swimming around the wharf, waiting for their free meal as the fishing boats cleaned their nets. Known as the "lobster capital of Maine", Rockland also boasts a downtown filled with excellent galleries and interesting shops.
Great news for Gimlet drinkers. The Rite-Aid pharmacy carries Rose's Lime Juice - along with those "pharmaceuticals" known as beer, wine, vodka and gin, all at reasonable US prices. All's right with the world again!
A slightly bumpy tender ride took us to Rockport and Camden harbors. Both places have changed immensely, having become more "modern" and tourist-oriented, since the Fullertons last visited 20 years ago.
Margaret and Jon picked up a rental car Friday afternoon in preparation for a drive into the Boston area on Saturday to spend a few days with their kids and granddaughter. That also meant that we were able to drive to the local seafood market and pick up some TWO POUND lobsters for dinner! The lobsterhouse steamed them for us and while delicious, we all agreed that the ones we steamed ourselves at Southwest Harbor were better. Lots cheaper too!
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