to Dedham, ME

Today we headed out in the rain from Portland, ME and took the highway to Augusta.

Cyndi this one is for you.  Didn't take long to find evidence of my favorite Maine store.

We made it to Augusta and the rain stopped.  There is a lot of work going on outside at least.

We were a bit cold riding in 50 degree weather.  Seeing this sign we gave it some pause but decided the bridge was not icy today. We did stop for hot chocolate soon after we crossed this bridge.

We have made it far enough north to see tulips that haven't gone by yet.

I just had to take a picture of this quintessential New England Farm.

I have heard that it was quite the winter up here...  I see that someone here is working on wood for yet another winter.

 Do you see the fella in search of a brookie?

This horse has plenty of pasture.

A beautiful Maine road on a chilly May day.

Maybe this sign is blurry because of the chill that went through me when I saw it. 

I bet some folks are fitting more wood for the future given what I heard about last winter.

Oh, give up with all this winter stuff...

We are still in the hills.

We arrived in Bangor...

and were welcomed by Paul!

We met up with Bill, Chris, Mike and Natalie at Geaghan's Pub for lunch.  It is great to be back for spring in the land of family and friends.  Special thanks to Brian and Susan for hosting us and our stuff here in their lovely new home in Dedham.

We arrived in Dedham, ME at about 2:00,

and our Northern Subaru was here to greet us.

I am thrilled to be here in Down East Maine.  Allan is getting used to the idea of being here in the land of cloudy and chilly.  We had an incredible journey and I am happy that I have had this opportunity to share it with all of you.

Today we traveled 134 miles for a grand total of 2,388.