Monhegan Island

Yesterday we took a delightful boat ride twelve miles out in the ocean, out of Port Clyde warf to Monhegan Island. On the trip out we watched a Northern Gannet and a Bald Eagle.  Monhegan Island is beautiful, with breathtaking views. The entire Island is covered with hiking trails. We hiked around 3.5 miles.  We had a wonderful day capped off by stop at a local brewery and Bobby had a couple beers that he loved. So incredibly blessed to have this trip and to feel well enough to enjoy it.

Joy

I love being able to be at this incredible home in tenants harbor. The ocean is all so encompassing that your problems melt away. The sight, sound and scent fill your senses to the brim. Awesome for me to sit and watch the birds and seals. Yesterday we saw 3 Bald Eagles up close and personal. A family of Ravens are keeping Monty on his toes as they constantly fly over the deck and talk to each other. Monty has started to bark at them. This morning a large flock of Juncos has arrived. Thre are warblers migrating thru. Lots of adorable chatty Red-berated Nuthatches are in the conifers. So far no takers on my offering of black oil, corn and peanuts. We have been eating local catches each night. So far we found delicious Maine oysters and local caught tuna. Perhaps the best we have ever eaten!

Tenants Harbor

There is no place on this earth that I feel more at home then this gorgeous home we rent on the Maine sea coast. This is our 3rd year in a row that we rented it. Each time we arrive I am overcome with immense gratitude that we are able to stay in our little slice of heaven again. The drive down the unpaved driveway still takes my breath away. We spend our week living by nature. Waking with the incredible sunrises. Eating delicious local meals by candlelight. Stargazing every evening at a magnificent sky so filled with stars that you feel that you can reach out and touch them. Not a single moment taken for granted. 

And the best bonus of all is, that the gracious owners allow us to bring Monty.  

Cape Porpoise

Barkers Pond

We took a drive out to Lyman Maine to where we lived 32 years ago. Wonderful to step back in time. 

Goose Rocks Beach

Hawk Watch

This season at the Mt. Peter Hawk Watch has been amazing!  On Sunday we passed our all time high Broad-winged Hawk count!  We are currently up to 11,229 Broadies.  It's been so much fun to be up there with all my Hawk Watch friends.

Last night there was a full moon and an eclipse.  It was super awesome to watch.  Tomorrow I'm off to vacation with my hubby and our dog.  We are headed up to our favorite place, Maine. Back to the same house we have rented a couple times in the past.  I'm so looking forward to hearing the ocean night and day and smelling the sweet scent of the ocean breezes. 

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