So, You Think You're a Tourist

My brother Jamie recently came to visit and he brought his new girlfriend (who's name is also Jamie - oh, what fun we had with that).  He had a full itinerary planned to give her the full "Maine experience".  I was actually quite impressed with the ground they covered in 3 days.  My brother grew up in this area but it was amusing to me that he was able to fully take on the tourist role.  There were wine tastings at Cellardoor Winery, alot of shopping in Rockland (and yes, he did quite well at Uptown Studio), Camden and Belfast, fishing on N. Pond, swimming at Megunticook and many great meals along the way.  The highlight of his trip was the sail cruise out of Camden where his main objective was to see a Puffin.  Now I must admit, I am a native Mainer and have never seen one myself.  And neither had he.  And he had done his homework - he knew all the Puffin "stats" and the chances of a Puffin siting.  He was suprised that I had not done a Puffin Pillow.  He said if I painted one, it would be his (where did this fondness of Puffins come from?).  So here is my interpretation of the Puffin. 

I know you are wondering, did he see one on his cruise - no.  Does he now own a Puffin Pillow - yes.  I guess one out of two isn't bad. Thanks for the visit Jamie and Jamie.