Today I'm traveling backwards. It's an interesting phenomenon that can potentially be completed through a number of means, but the one that I'm currently using is a my all time favorite- the train. After three days with the family in Boston, I am heading back to Portland, Maine where I'll spend my last evening with the fine members of Moose 1. I've been filling in for the team's permanent team leader for the past few weeks in an ideal autumn setting. They live in a great house, endearingly referred to as "The Farm" as it sits on over 4 acres of fields and woods. The trees are currently at their heigh of brilliance. Together, we've worked to refurbish a historic home in Freeport and set up/ help run a community farm day in town. We've also spent a bit of time working on another historic home about 20 minutes north in Pejebscot.
Maine has proven to be quite endearing, with the southern city of Portland climbing on my list of favorite US cities. The town manifests a laid-back yet eager atmosphere where classic architecture and trendy shops seem to fit well together. There's something about the old stone buildings, the nearby waterways, live music, farmers markets and local shops that make me crave more time to get to know the city more intimately. Unfortunately I do not have that opportunity now as I am flying back to Maryland tomorrow to finish off the year with NCCC.
Moose 1 painting a historic farm building in Freeport, ME
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