Sunday, September 22, 2013

Day 46. Sept 21, 2013

Got up early to watch the sunrise from the island's highest mountain... THE thing to do here.  Hiked a bit in the Acadia Forest and then hit the road. We followed Highway 1, instead of the interstate, going through cute Maine towns.  Our "1000Places to Go" book mentioned a lobster place in one of the towns.  Supposedly they have the best lobster rolls in the world.  We stopped there, but the line was about 2 hours long.  So, we went to a cute local place in the same town, and had great local-fresh fish quesadilla.  Planned to stay in Portland as it is famous for its beers, but didn't see a good place to stop.  Staying at a beach-side campsite  outside of Portland.  Bought a lobster and clams to cook over the fire and some local beer.  

We are trying to eat local foods, but are passing on a few things.  Here in Maine, the whoopie pie was invented and is everywhere.  It is like 2pieces of cake made into a sandwich itch marshmallow cream inside.  No thanks.  Another food we skipped in Canada is a donnaire.  It is kind of like a gyro, but then has a sweet, honey sauce that didn't sound good. 

After our lobster dinner tonight, we have had our fill for awhile.  
 

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