While walking around Rockland, Maine we were surprised to see this sign. Apparently Maine was first prominently mentioned in blues lyrics in 1928 (The Brakeman's Blues). Through the years, many of the popular blues artists have performed in Maine and the annual North Atlantic Blues Festival featured many artists from Mississippi. Still learning!
After a few days, the Maine coastline towns began running together. Rockland, Rockport, and Camden, are only a few miles apart and having toured these all in one day, I can't really tell which is which as they all had beautiful harbors, touristy shops, great restaurants, and lots of lobsters!
Belfast, however, was a pleasant surprise. Not only do they have Perry's Nut House, which is right on the highway, and a place you must stop; but the harbor there was beautiful. The breathtaking 139 foot yacht "Rebecca" was docked in the harbor. Its owned by Charles Butt, who spends summers in Maine. Charles is the majority shareholder in the grocery chain HEB (380 stores).
The city's crosswalks were all painted with colorful happy murals. We had a great dinner at Delvino's Grill and Pasta House. We had the lasagna entree with side salad and bread.
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