DAY 2 and HISTORY 101...MARCH 15 2012.......

Saturday in Maine.  Had a leisurely breakfast, then decided to check out Augusta as none of us had been there before.  Ended up at their historical riverfront area and visited Old Fort Western.

Fort Western was built in 1754 on the Kennebec River in Augusta.  It is the oldest surviving wooden fort in Maine and all of New England.  Benedict Arnold used the fort site as a staging point for the assault on Quebec during the American Revolution.  A lot of history here.

From there we drove to Lewiston and stopped at Lewiston's Great Falls. The falls is part of the Androscoggin River.  (Hope you can pronounce it, I just mess it up in the translation). 

Located near the falls was also the Knight House, built in 1790 at Goffs Corners, Lewiston Falls Maine. 

Then it was time to head back to the motel to get ready for party time. 

The party was great.  Andy was totally surprised.  Fantastic food, lots of funny over the hill type cards and gifts, Michael's toast/roast was hilarious, we laughed until we cried.  It was definitely an evening to remember.

Tomorrow will complete the saga of the Maine trip.  In the meantime enjoy the daffodils and crocuses that are blooming and God Bless.