Portland Head Light

Portland

---

September 26th 2011
We set a wakeup call for 7 am; drink our coffee on the balcony as we arrive in to the Portland, Maine harbor. It is so, so beautiful….a little cooler but still warm…but an absolutely beautiful sunny day. We ran upstairs for some fruit and cereal and then back to the room for showers. Our plans today are to take a bus tour through Portland then to Kennebunkport. This is truly a beautiful place. ... read more

North America » United States » Maine » Portland

---

Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more