VALLEY COVE TO NORTHEAST HARBOR

DAY #53 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd, 2009

Today we motored over to Northeast Harbor and picked up a mooring.



We couldn't believe our eyes when we saw another Cape Dory also named "Evergreen" moored nearby.



Northeast Harbor is the home base of the "Helen Brooks". She is a 42 foot Friendship Sloop built in 1838.

3.6 NM

LUNT HARBOR TO VALLEY COVE

DAY #52 - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2nd, 2009

Long Island, Maine had been a great stop but now it is time to move on. There was no wind so we motored over to Valley Cove. From there we walked into Southwest Harbor.



The big tides allow the careening of lobster boats which is often done in order to do maintenance.



Even though it is getting late in the season flowers can still be seen everywhere.



Now this is an inn that provides everything. Check the yellow sign in the top left (clicking on the photo enlarges it).



Where did the water go?



"Evergreen" anchored in Valley Cove.

13 NM

LONG ISLAND, MAINE

DAY #51 - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st, 2009



Lunt Harbor and Lunt Lobster Company dock in the morning light.



Today we decided to explore the trails along the south and north shores of Long Island.







Note the darker band of rock sandwiched in the middle of the rest of the rock.



Eastern cove can be seen beyond the neck to Richs Head.











Cobblestone beach on the west side of the neck to Richs Head.



On the return trek we passed across an old beaver pond.



Views from the north shore of Long Island.





Windjammer with Blue Hill in the distance.







Island philosophies.



Lobster boats at the dock signal the end of a work day.



Note that there is now two lines of lobster boxes in the water next to "Evergreen".



Some lobstermen do their sorting on floats in the middle of the harbor. Often lobstering is a family affair now a days. Take note of the kids in the run about and the dog on the float.



Sunset at the harbor.



One of the "island cats".

LUNT HARBOR, FRENCHBORO, MAINE

DAY # 50 - MONDAY, AUGUST 31st,2009



We woke to a beautiful clear day with fog just over the surface of the water in places.



Mt. Desert in the distance.



So let's go for a hike. We decided to explore the trails along west shore of the island. This is the view of "Evergreen" and Lunt Harbor as we set out.



More views of Mt Desert.



The west shore of Long Island, Maine.





The sea was still rather churned up from the storm a few days ago.



The sea is a part of everyones life on the island.



Back at the dock the lobster boats are coming in and the sorting has begun.



"Evergreen" hanging on her mooring. Note the long line of lobster storage boxes floating in the water. Those are the result of only a partial day of work.



The man who holds the reins of the Lunt Lobster Company.



Wooden traps are a thing of the past.



Sharon is getting ready to walk off a lobster feast.



Many of the houses have graves in their yards.



Another reminder that the sea is not far.



This is the view from the ferry terminal as the sun was setting.



Check out the windvane on the church.

SEAL BAY TO LUNT HARBOR, FRENCHBORO

DAY #49 - SUNDAY, AUGUST 30TH, 2009



Now that the storm had passed, everyone was anxious to get moving again.





One of "Evergreen's" sisters, "Mahalo", another Cape Dory 36, was anchored nearby.



Even though the wind had died, the seas were still worked up a bit.



We sailed and motored to Lunt Harbor, Frenchboro.

23.9 NM