It has certainly taken me longer to blog about this trip then the trip itself! So here we are at the end. Two things are true: (1) The port cities look very much alike. (2) You can’t take good photographs from a moving bus with dirty windows.

Portland. We walked this city to the point of exhaustion. It was fun, but we should have stopped for a snack or lunch. I loved the old buildings and noticed that the electric wiring was still above ground. I thought this added to the charm of the city. There were a few parks within walking distance. Here are some photos and captions.

This was one of the first buildings we saw. Yes it’s for sale. Made for a nice picture .
I liked the way the windows were framed.
Windows , reflections and architecture.
Notice the above street wiring.
Just a nice street scene.
Wedgwood looking windows.
Oh, you know how I love red!
Red doors on this church.
A war memorial.
I love these old buildings.

St. John’s New Brunswick. While the “Hop on and Hop Off Busses give a great overall tour, it’s difficult to take pictures. Most places didn’t warrant getting off.

The tour bus guide told us our ship was across the bridge.
The Reversing Rapids, are rapids that are created as the high tides of the Bay of Fundy collide with the Saint John River in a rocky gorge in Saint John, New Brunswick.
I did get out of the bus for this one.
Another decaying structure.
Street with a church at the end.
Closer look at the church.
The only synagogue.

So, this is the end of my trip. I had a great time. I loved the ship’s food and was careful not to eat too much. I would have liked to go further into the cities, but there’s not much you can do in one day and a limited amount of energy. Would I do it again? YES!!

6 thoughts on “Trip’s end: Portland & St. John’s New Brunswick”

  1. The architecture in Portland in particular looks very appealing. These days I always insist on a lunch break as I know I can’t walk all day without sitting down for a rest part way! Glad you enjoyed the cruise – it’s been fun following along on your trip 🙂

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