Duvine July 2022…Maine. I woke up this morning to the squawking of seagulls. Mass didn’t start for another 2 1/2 hours so I decided to write this diary. I had a great meal at Jay’s Oyster House last night. I spoke to a few of the locals who happened to grab seats next to me at the bar. They described J’s as the cheers bar of Portland, ME.
I had a comfortable stay at the Press hotel in downtown Portland which used to be an old printing press. The hotel lobby and guestrooms are full of memorabilia from the time of writing on typewriters. After mass I’ll grab a quick Starbucks and get ready to meet the group in the lobby hotel at 10 AM. From there we’ll take a bus ride up to Camden get fitted for a bikes and get in the saddle for our first bike ride. There will be some familiar faces with Michelle (one our guides), Nan and Cynthia. I am looking forward to peace and solace on the bike. I’m looking forward to meeting new people and maybe creating lifelong relationships.