[/caption]The water in Chandler Cove is perfectly flat this morning. Lobstermen announce daybreak by hauling pots nearby Cutter Loose. We enjoy a relaxing morning, then it is anchor up at 10:15 AM.
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[/caption]Our destination today is DiMillo's Marina in the Old Port waterfront district of Portland, about 7 miles west of Chandler Cove. We pass to the northwest of Long Island, then hug the southeastern shore of Great Diamond Island and Little Diamond Island en route to Portland Harbor. As Cutter Loose approaches the ship's channel, she is dwarfed by the 990 foot cruise ship Enchantment of the Seas being escorted to the deep water pier by a gaggle of tugs. The streets of Old Port will be packed with Royal Carribean passengers this afternoon.
Our primary mission for the afternoon is provisioning. We are fortunate to have a niece that lives nearby. Cherie has graciously agreed to provide transportation to Sam's Club and other local grocery stores. It is a productive afternoon. Provisions are procured and stored aboard while Cutter Loose receives a thorough cleaning.
We reward ourselves with dinner at one of the local Commercial Street eateries. Although the cruise ship has already departed, Commercial Street is buzzing with Saturday night activity. Portland is renowned for its dining establishments and most of them are filled to capacity tonight. We will explore the town in more depth tomorrow.
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