Rockland,
Maine,
United States
Friday, July 11, 1980
Mailed some postcards, used the Wells public bathroom and then headed to Portland. I parked near the Portland Museum of Art and walked around until it opened. Paid a $1.00 donation and found out there wasn't much there. I don't remember if this was one of the places I went were they forced you to make a donation because as a non-profit they could'nt legally charge an entrance fee. It wasn't much but there are some places I've been that actually advertise they are free-donations only and then force you to pay. If you are on a budget or balancing alternatives it does make a difference. the Wordsworth House wanted $2.00 for a guided tour so I passed, I don't know whether it was the cost or because it was guided. Next I moved down to the Portland docks and walked around. I went to Brunswick and stopped at Bowdoin College to see the Walter Art Gallery. Went on to bath and parked by the shipyards, walked downtown and after returning ate dinner and took a nap but decided not to stay for the night. Stopped at Wiscasset where they had a real nice bathroom and a freshwater pump so I could refill my water container. Went on to Rockland and stopped at public launcing site. Went to Dunkin Donut and that is where I saw the funniest man in town. There were a number of locals there-men and women- hanging out and it was apparent that they had known each other for many years dating back to elementary school. Then another man came in who everyone knew and he was in a real chipper mood. He had dated one of the ladies while in high school and after much kidding amongst the group he invited her to come up and see him sometime which she declined saying it would be a long time before she ever did that-he was the local undertaker. Ended up at he ferry depot to spend the night. 148.8 miles for the day my art website
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