I had a bit of an adventure making it to Cape Cod. I heard a horrendous sound come from my truck one morning starting it up. It sounded like something was caught in the fan blades, I feared finding an animal in there. Upon inspection, fears were subsided on that front. I looked around and couldn’t find anything amiss. Starting up again, the truck ran perfectly. Humm… I later discovered the problem, a bolt holding the fan blade housing had worked it’s way loose and was gone. I made a temporary fix with the ring of my keychain and stopped at a shop in Cape Cod area. A mechanic kindly put in a bolt and wouldn’t accept payment. Thank you! So relieved.
Cape Cod was a sleepy little place. Most of the restaurants, hotels, and campgrounds had packed up and left for the season. The location would almost rival Morro Bay back home, surprised it wasn’t packed. I couldn’t believe how calm the waters were, the waves barely lapped on shore, would have been perfect for kayaking. I was really tempted to stay another night so I could do just that…
On the way I stopped at Portland Light House in Maine. I believe I had a textbook (MacMillan Math Book?) in elementary school with this light house on the cover, so incredibly beautiful in person.
Speaking of names… Do all the names repeat themselves from the east coast to the west coast? I saw Portland, Salem, even Oakland. There must be a check off list for new states, you must have a “Horse Tail Falls”, “Bridal Vail Falls”, and then a list of city names. 🙂
One of the highlights in my drive was through Belfast, Maine. I happened to talk to a fisherman there working at the public launch/pier. I was taking pictures of the port and he was stacking Lobster traps. The man shared a wealth of information concerning the business of catching lobster. He obviously loved his job, a love of being on the water and taking in his environment. I am amazed at the number of people who come up and talk to me in these adventures, it just seems a bit sad that after the fact I may never see these same people again…
Hey Man,
That lighthouse in Portland is on my bedroom wall. And you are there in person. Yes, I am jealous. Good for you.
Robert Lewis