Rockland, ME

We had a short trip today – Boothbay Harbor to Rockland (I am correcting this post, because I keep confusing the names!), but we left early, since the weather was supposed to deteriorate as the day progressed.

We had a fairly good ride, and made very good time. Connie is a seasoned boater and didn’t complain. We pulled up to the dock just as the skies opened! We walked into town in our foul weather gear and stood in line under an awning to have lunch at the ONLY restaurant open on Sunday! Sub-par but sustaining. Good blueberry cobbler, though. Maine blueberries…Yummy!

On the way back to the boat, we visited the Maine Lighthouse Museum. Fascinating. Especially the technology behind the Fresnel Lens. Also the fact that Maine has 67 lighthouses along its coast! We should start to keep count…

When we got back to the boat, the entire harbor was enshrouded in fog. I am SOOO glad we didn’t have to travel in that. So glad we left early!

Here’s a photo ofGuinness enjoying the foggy harbor:

Fortunately, we are looking at sunny weather for the next three days. Tomorrow, we begin our exploration of Penobscot Bay: we sail just 6 miles to Camden. I think we’ll stop for lunch in Pulpit Harbor, where Guinness’ Vet, Clarissa, has a family home. Too bad they are not here now.

No clue where we’ll have supper tonight; maybe onboard.

Decent Internet for a change; looking forward to an evening of Netflix!