On the Road in the USA – Addison, ME

We came to Addison, ME to visit a friend for few days. He was a kind host for letting us use his converted and refurbished boat house for three days.

boat house

This is the view from the porch. As an early riser, I got to observe koons and seaguls during their morning business of hunting for food.

porch

We also went to buy hard and soft lobster for an evening meal to be cooked at my friend’s home. Well, I am no friend of boiling and eating lobster, but I had to give it a try. Lobster sold for US$ 5,75/lb (hard) and US$ 3,50/lb (soft).

lobster

I read on a restaurant’s menu somewhere, quoting this now:

“Concerned about the lobster? There is no need to worry. Lobsters are believed by many scientists not to feel pain, due to their primitive nervous system.” I still find it hard to believe.

These are the gloves which fetch them.

gloves

What I like much better is observing animals in their natural environment, such as this little squirrel which knew when to come around at feeding time.

squirrel

Another shot taken from the porch on a very foggy morning. Staying at this boat house, we got to experience a heavy dose of Maine life. Quiet and soothing, tranquil and in tune with nature. High and low tide, the wind, the smell of the sea, looking for sea glass, and getting in tune with the wilderness. Including many mosquito bites.

foggy morning

Thanks to my friends D and P for their hospitality!

For fun reading: Lobsters Scream When You Boil Them: And 100 Other Myths About Food and Cooking . . . Plus 25 Recipes to Get It Right Every Time from Amazon.com

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