As you can see the owner of this blog failed to mention a bunch of activities for Tuesday. I suggested that we go to the Portland Art Museum. That met with some resistance for her. Rain was happening all day, and she didn't want to get wet. Anyway, we drove to Portland and went to the museum. Created in 1983, with major funding from the Payson Family, this is a great work of art in itself. Designed by the internationally know architect Lei, this building of 4 floors oozes with quiet elegance. The major exhibit this summer revolves around New England artists, included a major exhibit on N. C. Wyeth. Absolutely great. The blogger liked the overall feel and artwork presented. Needless to say, PMOA was a hit. (Shown in the pix is the main lobby.)
Lunch again was a smash. J's Oyster & Raw Bar just off Commercial St. A locally attended restaurant, it doesn't have any fried fish!!!!!! Local people sit at the U shaped bar. Place was started in 1973, and it shows. However, the food was over the top, starting with the fresh oysters, a plate of "baker's dozen" for only $10.95. You can't get any better than that!!!!!!
We both had the lobster salad plates: coleslaw worth taking home, potato salad that makes anything at Wegman's look not-homemade, and some of the sweetest tasting cold lobster ever. Served with a side of mayo, one could add what one wanted. Absolutely something that any other upscale restaurant in Portland would not even hesitate to charge $19.95 for than the $12.95 at J's. One of the finest meals the guest blogger has had. Period.
As an aside, let the guest blogger catch you up on today (Wednesday). We took another cruise today on the Casco Bay Line. Missed the Peaks Island normal run, but, instead took the "Black Diamond" cruise to 4 ports on the inhabited islands in Casco Bay. Turned out to one of the better boat rides we have taken. Got to see what visitors and locals that live on the islands go through.
The two hours were fun, and very relaxing. Lunch at The Dry Dock, outside and upstairs, was good. We bought 4 1 1/4 softs at $3.49/lb at Three Sons Lobster Co. for dinner. This should be a nice evening, staying home, doing laundry, talking and just chilling. The guest blogger will be back on Thursday: no more mosquito sightings.
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