What I did on my Spring vacation

Spent a week strolling around New England, mostly in the area in and around Portland.  (I suppose that it supplies some balance in my life that two of my favorite towns are named Portland, and located on opposite coasts).  The purpose was to visit some friends and family, do a little shopping, and eat some of the best seafood on earth.  A few highlights:

I honestly believe that 10% of the population of Maine is engaged in pottery.  There’s some really great craftspeople up here, and it’s difficult to drive two miles without passing a potter’s shop.  One of my faves is located in the heart of Portland:  www.mainepottersmarket.com.  Another good one, located a few miles north of town was www.sheepscot.com.  But there are dozens of others all over the state.

For eating in and around Portland:

Great nouveau cuisine, the best lobster roll that I’ve ever had, and a nice selection of raw oysters:  http://www.eventideoysterco.com/.

The best clam chowder that I’ve ever had:  http://www.gilbertschowderhouse.com/

A wonderful seafood restaurant with some of the nicest staff:  https://plus.google.com/106834627498898257010/about?gl=us&hl=en

On the way back home, we stopped in Yarmouth, Massachusetts to see the Edward Gorey House.  After this famous illustrator passed away, his home was made into a museum of his works.  If you’re a fan, (and you should be), it’s well worth the visit!  http://www.edwardgoreyhouse.org/