20161019: Bangor

Beautiful day - up to 75 degrees  and sunny.   Wanted to resolve what to do with pistol while in Canada. It proved to be a difficult task. Both gun dealer and Bangor City Police were of no help. I can't imagine they have not been asked about storing a hand gun before but they certainly acted as though this was a first. Anyway the problem was solved in a unique way and we are thankful.

There is the Penobscot river and a stream (Kenduskegg) that run through Bangor. There is a nice path alongside that we walked, also through the streets of downtown. Downtown is hilly. The sidewalks are mostly brick and very uneven. Most of the buildings are very old and it was a pleasant morning and early afternoon.

We had lunch at a quaint cafe run by Franciscan Friars. The food was excellent, the "Brothers" funny and kind. It was very busy and a number of people seemed to be well acquainted with the Friars.

Took time for a nap.

Calvary Chapel Bangor starts their Wednesday night service at 6, and because of where we are in the time zone, it was very dark when we got there. The teaching from Matthew 10 was good and encouraged us to live for Jesus even if we are not accepted. Be a witness. It was not taught by the senior pastor, Ken Graves.