Salem – Massachusetts! Some pretty horrible stuff went down in this town in the 1600s and it was definitely one of the more darker moments in human history. The town has certainly not forgotten the events and there is plenty of memorial like places located along the Heritage Trail that winds through the town. Again marked out with a wide red line painted along the footpath so it’s very easy to navigate.

The memorial to the 20 lives taken here in the Salem Witch Trials time. All but one was hanged, there was one that was pressed to death.

Kennebunkport followed by Portland both in Maine 🙂

Some very excellent Blueberry Pie consumed at a Restaurant named Alisson’s.

In Portland we stopped in at the International Cryptozoology Museum. Cryptozoology is the study of hidden animals. It was an interesting little place to check out. I even bought a book by the guy who owns the Museum (hes authored over 20 books on the subject). Many animal species have turned up after being spoken of in stories by native peoples and it’s definitely an area of study for the most passionately keen. Big Foot is the most well known member of this area of study.

I can recommend it if you’re ever in the area 😉

On our last night here we went in for a one off screening at the local cinema celebrating the release of Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 2 on Bluray. It was a couple of episodes with extra footage, plus features like a cast reunion, bloopers and the making of the restoration. The bluray treatment certainly makes a vast difference and the episodes were good. We’re not Trekkies but we’ve always enjoyed the show when it’s been on. It was a nice way to while away a few hours. Next up: CAPE COD!