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the on-time departure

I guess my recent frustrations with airline travel (and the fun of lots of delays) showed up when I watched the ferry to Little Diamond Island depart exactly on time. It was an amazing, unfamiliar concept.

It’s just a shame that a ferry from coastal Maine to the plains of Texas is not an actual travel option.

Portland, Maine
photographed 3.16.2026

to all gates

In the daylight, I probably wouldn’t have given this place a second look. At night, though…

Casco Bay Ferry Terminal
Portland, Maine
photographed 3.16.2026

the obligatory boat (Maine)

I gave myself away as being not from there because I did take a lot of photos like this. In my defense, I do see a lot more boats sitting on dry and dusty ground than I see boats in actual water. I was there (from the looks of things) to capture the novelty of it.

Portland, Maine
photographed 3.15.2026

just…stop

Just stop. Ok? I don’t think I need to say anything else.

Portland, Maine
photographed 9.17.2025

Dragon Boats

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Good news! You haven’t missed the 2016 Portland Dragon Boat Festival, which starts this Saturday!

along the Willamette River
Portland, Oregon
photographed 6.9.2015