We took Archie in for a final walk through Winter Harbor this time exploring an area with beautiful homes close to the coastline. We walked down wooded paths and through some areas with large homes in the woods and facing the water. These are clearly second homes as this area is quite affluent. We met a couple of young women along the rocky shore. One of them was descended from one of the original families and their home had been handed down through the generations. They kindly took a photo of us.
By 10:55 we were back on Zendo and ready to leave for the two and a half hour cruise to Harrington. Along the way we passed the Petit Manon Light standing tall on a flat island with only two small structures on it.
Jonny wanted to see if we could see any puffins which are supposed to be nesting on Petit Manon Island which is now a nature preserve. We took a detour to cruise around the island and saw lots of seagulls and seals but no puffins.
We arrived in Harrington at the commercial fishing dock recommended by Rob. Jonny dinghied in and asked a local lobsterman if there was a vacant mooring for us to tie up to. The lobsterman led him to it while I kept Zendo hovering in the harbor. Jonny spent quite a bit of time untangling the lines on the mooring and we tied up to it safely and securely. We took Archie for a walk exploring this working harbor and that night we stayed onboard Zendo.
The next afternoon it was pouring rain when Rob came to pick us up. We loaded the dinghy in full rain gear and he drove us the quick mile to their cottage. We spent the next three days and nights with Linda and Rob (who fortunately had fully recovered). We had visited them here a few years ago by car but this was the first time by boat. Their cottage is on the water in an absolutely beautiful setting with a rocky waterfront and dramatic tides. Rob built the cottage himself and it is filled with creative touches showcasing his artistic woodworking skills, from creative shingling to custom cabinetry and gorgeous handmade furniture. He is constantly improving and he’s currently building a first floor bedroom to add to their two bedroom home.
On Saturday, Jonny and Rob went clamming in the waters off of their property and brought in a big haul.
In the meantime, Linda, Archie and I went on a lovely hike in the woods.
Each night they made us delicious dinners full of fresh vegetables from their large gardens. Over the course of those three days we ate a dozen ears of the most delicious corn on the cob (my personal favorite)!
On Sunday the four of us took a long hike through the woods and along the coast a couple of miles from their home.
On Sunday the four of us took a long hike through the woods and along the coast a couple of miles from their home.
In the afternoon we took them out on Zendo and cruised around the peninsula where they live. But first Rob helpfully swabbed the deck from the gifts left by visiting gulls!
They enjoyed seeing nearby homes from the water - always an entirely different perspective. We dropped the hook in a pretty cove and had a bite of lunch.
That evening a couple of friends of Rob and Linda’s came by and we had a drink while watching the beautiful sunset in their back yard. Afterwards, over an open fire, Rob steamed the clams he and Jonny had dug and we had them for dinner along with freshly caught mackerel. For dessert, I made a blueberry pie with Maine’s delicious wild blueberries. It was a perfect ending to three wonderful days!
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