Shopping and A Texas Treat

After a leisure start to the day, we decided to take a trip into Freeport.  The first stop was at a rather unique store.  It was

DELORME, the Map Store.  This is the home of the

world's largest globe, "Eartha".  Here are a few facts as certified by the Guinness Book of Records.

The revolving globe "Eartha" was designed and built by Delorme employees in Yarmouth, Maine.  It has a circumference of 129 ft. 2 1/2 in., in a surface area of 5313 1/4 square feet, a diameter of 41 ft. 1 1/4 in and weights 5600 lbs.  And it spins on

on its own axis just as the earth does.

This picture puts the size

a little more into perspective.

We had a good time shopping in the gift store.  We found the most up to date maps and travel books for anywhere and everywhere.

From here, we went to the LL Bean Outlet Village . Here there was

big time shopping featuring

lots and

lots of stores.  Even ones with

ice cream.  The moose tracks was yummy.

Our treasures of the day included a new pair of 10x28

binoculars for Mark.  And, a

Joby Gorillapod "tripod"  for my camera.  It even has it's own

built in leveling system.  It can sit or hang on just about anything.  It will hold up to 6 1/2 pounds of camera and equipment. And, the best part is that it will fit in my backpack.  I can't wait to try it out.

When everyone had shopped themselves out, we headed back to the campground. 

After resting for a little while, everyone gathered at our house.

While we have been in Maine, we have enjoyed many dinners of yummy Maine lobster.  So, tonight, Mark and I decided to treat our Maine friends with some

grilled shrimp from our Texas Gulf Coast.  While Mark did the grilling, Judy, Peggy, and Sylvia put together the side dishes and before we knew it, we had a

feast.  And, where there is food, there are always good

friends and lots of fellowship.

And, with that we concluded another wonderful day at the "Maine Event".