“ ’m nervous about my lack of experience with lobster.Without eyesight, it’s a mystifying endeavor to say the least.” ina ivingstone hungry eye Casco Bay Lines offers scenic cruises to the islands off Portland’s shore–choices range from a family outing to a romantic dinner get-away. Bring your bike, kayak, or walking shoes. Explore the islands. There truly is something for everybody! Owned and operated by the Casco Bay Island Transit District Casco Bay Ferry Terminal 56 Commercial Street • Portland, Maine • 207-774-7871 Visit www.cascobaylines.com/portlandmagoffer to download a money saving coupon. Choose an adventure to fit your style. 88 P r t L a n d montHL maga ine Ke in grad my L Ster enC unter SPi y eLuSive deLiCi uS Inspired by Barbara Lynch’s reverence for Maine lobster, Nina Livingstone sets herself the task of eating a lobster dinner with only her senses of touch and taste to guide her. D espite my New England roots, I’ve never faced a fully shelled lobster, let alone had to crack it myself. My college education didn’t teach me anything about the importance of handling a lob- ster–and I had eyesight back then! Seventeen years ago, I completely lost my sight, having had it for half of my life. During those earlier years, I’d seen lobsters but never studied the art of cooking them, taking them apart, and savoring what each part had to offer. Instead, I opted for some- thing less arduous to tackle, such as de- vouring steamers or slurping oysters from their shells. But here I am, headed to Boston for my first lobster engagement–without eyesight. I wasn’t quite sure how to prepare myself, but I resist the urge to detour via the local hard- ware store to purchase tools en route. Once I’m served my first full lobster, I ina i ingst ne ra ks int her rst l ster.