After Gloucester, I stopped at Boston, Onset and Cutty Hunk followed by two perfect days at Block Island. It was unusual to see Block so empty as it's usually packed tight with boats for the summer.
On to Port Jefferson to visit my parents and the Ralph.
After three and a half months living on Tanqueray I returned home on September 15th. I'm sad the journey has ended but very happy to be back home.
Maine ports may have many lobster boats but Gloucester has the largest fleet of fishing boats I've ever seen. I was able to anchor in the center of the inner harbor which allowed me to watch all the boats coming and going.
The ill fated trawler Andrea Gail in The Perfect Storm was based here. I walked past The Crows Nest made famous by the movie.
There was mention, in a New York Times article I read some time ago, of a shop in Portland that sells potato donuts. It sounded healthy so I thought I'd check it out.
If you should visit Portland one day, I strongly advise you to avoid this establishment. If you accidentally find yourself inside The Holy Donut, do not order a donut. But most importantly of all, no matter how much you are tempted, please don't try the Maple Bacon donut. If you fail to heed my warning, under no circumstances should you have more than two Maple Bacon donuts. Per day.
It's a donut covered with real bacon and made from potatoes for Pete's sake.
