Tuesday, June 11, 2013

June 11, 2013. Portsmouth, N.H. Diners.

For two evenings in a row, Ken and I have eaten dinner at Diners.  We are not in love with Diners,   but they were within walking distance of our motels.   Getting back in the car was not an option.  The food has been fine but not fancy.   Tomorrow evening we will work harder to find a better restaurant.

The question we asked of each other is "What makes a diner be named a diner?"   Both Ken and I remembered the look of a diner, with silver clad siding with Formica and booths inside,  also with a lot of counter space.   But these diners we visited were more like regular restaurants so perhaps we are wrong.   I must look it up.

Today we had no rain which was a great blessing.  In fact, it was a perfect day for driving, with the sky overcast.  We needed no sun glasses.   Portsmouth is an old town and if there is no rain tomorrow, before we leave we might walk along their water front.   We have just over 6 hours before St. John so we can take our time the next two days.   It is a luxury indeed.

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