Popping into Portland

The sun is sinking over Portland’s Harbor and the moon big and bright. The view over Maine’s largest city from the 10th floor at the Holiday Inn is stellar. I’ve driven by many times on the way to visit the Maine relatives over the last 15 years. Yet rarely have stopped by. Last year at this time I caught the Scotia Princess out of here for Nova Scotia. Glad Max wanted a piece for GoNOMAD,on Portland really enjoying it.

This time we are headed to the service for my Mom-in-law on Saturday. People are coming to pay respects from all over. She leaves five daughters behind and almost as many sons-in-law. Sunday will really be the time that Ulla is set free. There was a wish that I heard from her many times. It involves a lobster boat and a trip off shore. Ashes to ashes and dust to dust. Mainers keep their promises.