Maine 2014 - 2
Doll House on the Water
Is this cute or what?? I have to think this must be someone's little summer retreat. I never saw a person or boat around it, but it's cute as a button presiding over Buck's Harbor.
Harbor Master's Office
Like the little doll house on the water, this building is picture perfect. Michele's information book stated that visiting this harbor is like stepping back in time to a slower pace with no crowds...an idyllic retreat.
Waiting Patiently
The happening place for the locals, it's also the only place to stock up on groceries.
Provisions Acquired
With a good wine selection from which to choose and a few other necessities, we are good to go!
Nearing Holbrook Harbor
Just another sailboat out on a gorgeous day in Maine.
Perils of the Tide
Tide fluctuations are rapid and extreme. Len is attempting to secure the dinghy's anchor on the rocky shore. We fear returning from our walk, only to find the dinghy afloat on its own adventure.
What a Surprise!
When we climbed up the rocky shore after securing the dinghy, this is what we found! Just beautiful. A trail to the right led us through some woods to the lovely cove you see in the distance.
Hidden Cove
Here is the cove you could barely see in the previous photo. This could be a lovely spot for a picnic so Michele has been down to test the water for a possible swim. She reported it's a bit too chilly!
Schooner in Camden Harbor
This boat takes groups of people out on long day trips and overnight using only wind power. A trip back into the past.
Looking Forward to Breakfast
Now that his walk is over, Spike has his eyes trained on the boat where his next adventure...breakfast...begins.
The Harbor in Camden
Mast Confusion
Another Old, Beautiful, Restored Schooner at Camden Harbor
Entering Pulpit Harbor
Pulpit Harbor is our last stop out on mooring or anchor. Not quite as isolated as Holbrook, but very beautiful and quiet. Another exceptional find by Captain Len and Michele.
Old Red House
This home was interesting to me because it sits in quiet isolation along the beach but portrays a certain brilliance with it's red paint.
The Famous Cribstone Bridge
To find Morse's Cribstone Grill, we were told to drive over the cribstone bridge and the restaurant would be immediately on the left. Huh?? A WHAT bridge? Not wanting to appear too ignorant before our advisor, we took out our smart phones along the way to google the term, as we had no idea what a cribstone bridge was. Well, here it is!
Built of massive slabs of granite from local quarries, finished in 1928, it is the only one of its kind in the world. Connecting Bailey Island and Orr's Island, it has survived extreme tidal flows, storms and floods common to Maine. Using gravity alone for support, the staggered and engineered placed slabs allow the water to flux and recede without restriction.
Best Lobsters On Our Trip Were Right Here.
We would definitely come back. Their lobsters are not to be missed.
Lobstering Near Eagle Island
Doesn't it look like these boats should just take on water and sink?
Approaching Eagle Island
Robert Peary, an admiral in the Navy and famous explorer bought Eagle Island as a young man. Having grown up near this island, he dreamed as a boy to own it one day. After graduating Bowdoin College in 1877 with a civil engineering degree, he pursued his dream.
Summer Home
After marrying his wife, Josephine, in 1886 Admiral Peary began developing the house in stages with the final product seen in the photo above. The rotunda to the left houses his many collections, diaries, artifacts and souvenirs from his travels. In April of 1909, Admiral Peary made history by being the first man to reach the North Pole.
View From the Peary House
Summers were spent on Eagle Island, particularly after he retired. The home had no electricity or indoor plumbing, but large family gatherings occurred all season with a huge July 4 celebration every year.
Just beyond the rotunda, Flag Island is visible which is where Admiral Peary kept his sled dogs. We were told that if the dogs howled at night, Admiral Peary would raise his voice and curse them in Inuit from across the bay at which point the dogs would behave.
Sailing Casco Bay
A sailboat under wind power near the Eagle Island home of Admiral Peary.
Dolphin Bay Marina
The view from the Dolphin Bay Marina Restaurant. Another wonderful place to eat with the locals. Best blueberry muffins in the world, not to mention their seafood. Only open April through November as it gets a bit chilly here.
Front Yard View from Admiral Peary's Home
Pretty desolate even today...but that's how he and his wife liked it.
Flag Island
This island is across from Admiral Peary's home on Eagle Island and is where he kept his sled dogs.
The Other Cottage
Part of the summer home estate, this cottage was the home of the caretaker and also the site of the first kitchen, as initially there was no kitchen in the summer home on the hill.
Erica's Seafood
Best lobster rolls on the trip. We placed an order to go, then had a picnic on Eagle Island before touring Admiral Perry's home.
A View of Dolphin Bay Marina
Where we caught the boat for the tour to Eagle Island.
Mudflats at Potts Harbor
