Today we arrived in Portland. Another beautiful day. 70 degrees and sunny. Since we were in Portland once before, we scheduled a culinary walking tour. Portland is known for it’s restaurants. The largest city in Maine, Portland is home to 64,000 residents. The city sits on a small peninsula that juts out into Casco Bay along the coast of Maine. Portland also sits in protected harbor with easy access to the waters of the Atlantic.
We met our guide and began our tour along the cobblestone streets. Went to various shops, restaurants and markets sampling gourmet cheeses, chocolates, wines, fish, lobster and finally a tour of a brewery with samples of the different craft beers. Along the way our guide pointed out historical places of interest.
The above statue is a memorial to the lobsterman who have lost their lives. Lobster fishing is one of the most dangerous jobs, according to our guide. Below is a fish and lobster market where we learned about the local fishing and lobster industry. We also walked through the farmer’s market, went to a cheese shop, and tried some award winning cheeses. 
Above is my favorite pool area. There’s a spa cafe, lots of plush lounge chairs, and the pool is heated salt water with various jacuzzi stations. Tomorrow – Bar Harbor
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