Edcomb to Portland, Maine

 It was difficult leaving our luxurious lodging this morning, but the road awaited us.  We cycled across the river to Wiscosset for breakfast at a coffee shop. They didn't open until 7:30 and customers were already outside waiting for it to open--a good sign.  The offerings were limited to freshly baked pastries and coffee.  The aroma was wonderful and we had difficulty making a selection.  However, the barista was more interesting than the pastries.  She had on a leopard print top, skin tight cutoff shorts and tattoos running up her legs. While we did not notice, the tattoos rose to her butt cheeks that were exposed by the short shorts.  The music was funky and she danced while she worked. After we had our order and sat down, one of us went back to the counter several times to get cream for his coffee, napkins, and to take pictures for our blog.  At least that is what he said.

The morning started off cool but by mid-morning the sun came out so we expected a nice weather day.  However, we were rained on with several brief showers that didn't warrant us putting on our rain gear.  However, near Freeport, Maine the sky quickly turned black and buckets of rain were dumped on us.  (No we did not go into the outlet stores that fill the town.)  We were rained on several more times but they were just quick showers.

We entered Portland at one end of the waterfront and cycled miles along the docks and tourist areas.   The area was filled with thousands of tourists that clogged the streets and bike way.  Our hotel is in the downtown area and it was also packed.  Portland is a very popular place.  Dinner was a short walk to a nearby pub.

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