Day 2/3 to Boothbay then Warren Island

The weather still pushed back against our desire to get away from the dock - but the forecast gave us some optimism and the morning fog on Monday scaled back enough for us to venture out - even if just to Boothbay.

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The fog was not real bad as you can see - but was thick in the open water beyond. Note that for the kayak photo below.

And that is where we discovered this gaggle of kayaks - I didn't see them until we were rather close - not sure it is a great idea being in open water in the fog.

Notice the fog just above the top of the island

We did make it to Boothbay. This is taken from the dock of the Tugboat Inn. We had dinner at the restaurant with DEYC crew Kevin and Cindy and their friends Steve and Leslie.

Tuesday morning has arrived - it is considerably better and promises to be a nice day to travel. We began with a walk around the inner cove. Here is a different perspective looking out toward the footbridge.

And back in town we spied these cool old Ford.

The fog was gone but there was a smoky like haze that we see over the water often - it was here today. But the haze can create calm winds conditions that was the case today - a wonderful travel day.

Here we are leaving Boothbay and turning east (left) instead of the pattern of turning west and heading back to Robinhood - that has been the norm for this summer.

We traveled the inside route that takes us by Port Clyde - and here is Marshall Point light - one of our favorites.

And shortly after the light we saw the island that has my favorite lone tree. It has been here since I first saw it back in the 80s.  Strange that no other trees have sprouted around it.

And out on the stretch of water of Tenants Harbor we spied -look close - an Outward Bound adventure boat.

I have never wanted to do the sail that places eight or so souls in this small boat for a week - supposedly makes you independent but I think it would make me cold and grumpy (maybe that should read grumpier).

We are soon passing Whitehead lighthouse and entering Muscle Ridge Passage. It is a wonderful path between the mainland and a cluster of islands. The Camden Hills, though muted by the smokey air, are always a wonderful sight to behold.

 

 

At the north end of the Muscle Ridge passage, Owls Head lighthouse stands guard.

We are heading to Warren Island and pass by Isleboro with its cluster of stately summer "cottages."

And here we are on the approach to Warren Island. This is Grindle point on Isleboro - it is the location of the car ferry dock to the mainland.

And in a few moments we have turned into the harbor at Warren Island, which is a state park for camping - only reachable by boat. And there are plenty of moorings available that are placed as a part of the park.

Moored and relaxed. A fine day to start our cruise. We didn't walk the island. We just enjoyed the gently swaying of the boat in the afternoon breeze. Tasty pork chops with sauteed onions were a delightful evening repast.  So you can see it is time to say ...................

Good Night and May God Bless