Alpacas and Friends
Our next two campsites were through Harvest Hosts, a camping scheme which we joined this year. The hosts are often owners of working farms, breweries, or wineries. 
They offer free overnight parking to RVs and in exchange, hope that visitors might purchase items from them.
On August 31st, we arrived at the Misty Acres Alpaca Farm in Sidney, North of Augusta. What a hoot to see these creatures, some shaved, some not, and looking like a welcoming committee of ETs. When we sent a picture of them to our neighbor Frank, he swore he could see one of his relatives in the group. The alpaca’s were pretty skittish around people and in particular, Bindi. But over time they realized none of us would harm them and they went about their business of eating grass and running in their fields. The farm store wasn’t operating over the Labor Day weekend so we weren’t able to purchase an alpaca.
A day later, we camped at a brewery in Boothbay Harbor. Although open to our RV for parking, the brewery was closed for Labor Day. We didn’t get a chance to partake in their offerings that day, but we made it back a few days later and enjoyed their wood-fired pizza and beer.
Some of you might remember that when we had our accident in Quebec, our friend Jesse came to our rescue, helping us negotiate the Quebequoise French at the hospital, hotel, towing company, and generally was our angel in our time of need. During the Labor Day weekend, Jesse and wife Diane sent us a text that they were in Maine and could we meet up?!? Wow, how fortuitous. So we made plans and agreed to meet for breakfast in Boothbay Harbor. We spent a lovely afternoon catching up on news and playing music together in the park. Our dogs, Bindi and Jesse’s Kimi became reacquainted too. How magical to spend time with these lovely people.
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- Alpaca Farm
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- Curious about us
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- Posing for a picture
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- Misty Acres
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- Jesse’s RV next to MickMac
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- Jesse and Colin, music in the park
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- Diane and Cheryl
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- On the road to Boothbay
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- Maine fixah uppah
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Alpaca’s are just adorable!!!! I want one. It is a compliment to have a relative looking like one!!!😅😅
You meeting up with a close friend again that was there for you in such a tragic time is such a blessing… fills the heart.
From Cheryl: So glad you had the same feeling as me, I wanted one too. Thank you about Jesse, it was a miracle that he was able to assist us during our time of need. He was truly an angel.
Those Alpaca’s are just wonderful. Now heading north, you might consider a stop in South Freeport, where I lived over a winter. Not much there frankly other than a lobstah pound, which is worth a stop. But it’s a typical Maine coastal village. Stay safe, and thanks!
From Cheryl: We were in Freeport, is that different than South Freeport? We can understand the attraction to this part of the country, but did you have to do it over a winter? Are you nuts? Going against the grain of the snowbirds, you’re suppose to fly south for the winter, Arnie. So funny thou art.
Love those alpacas! So nice to read all about your adventures again and to see the beautiful pictures.
Sounds like you’re getting a great deal through Harvest Hosts. Wise choice.
From Cheryl: We like the idea of a free parking space but there are no facilities, so there’s always a drawback. But because we are mostly self-sufficient, it isn’t much of a hardship. So glad you are with us on our adventures and most importantly, giving us the gift of no-worry because you are taking care of the home front. We love having you in our lives. Thank you for looking after our home.
What fascinating creatures! They seem to like each other a lot, given their noticeable attachment to each other. They seemed like they wanted to smile but their mouths wouldn’t stretch. What gorgeous scenery. Thanks for sharing!
From Cheryl: I’m so glad you thought those alpacas where trying to smile, I had the same feeling! So happy you are on our travels with us, we are so appreciative of your continued support and love of Colin’s photography. You are in our hearts.