It’s that time of year when boating is all but over. Pipe Dreams is put away for the season leaving only the kayak for a last outing. No matter how many times I paddle Rockport Harbor it’s always different. This time I want to take it all in as what I see will be stored in my head as memories for winter.
The tide is low which fully exposes the seaweed attached to the rocks. Its texture reminds me of a witch’s hair, appropriate, I guess, as it’s that time of year.
Until I spotted some movement, I completely missed the ducks marching across the rocks. What a perfect blend!
Sailboats line the mouth of the harbor waiting their turn to be hauled out and stored until next season. All of these boats are familiar as they’ve passed by my windows many times during the summer.
The schooner Heron is heading out to Penobscot Bay with a full load of passengers. She, too, will soon be gone as she goes south for the winter.
All the lobster boats are in for the day.
The last one has just unloaded its haul and the truck is ready to pull away with its bounty. Boy, I’ll miss that easy access to lobster!
Now on the other side of the harbor it makes me smile to see people enjoying a beautiful afternoon. With cold weather coming, folks take advantage of every opportunity to be outside beneath a warm sun.
Passing this boat reminds me of fun summer dinners and afternoon of mahjong. Talk about a great place to have people gather!
I’m not the only one out taking advantage of sunshine and blue sky. There are other kayakers,
a paddle boarder braving the cooling water
and someone capturing her own images of this beautiful place.
As I turn and head home, I pass a loon which is a most unusual sight on the harbor as loons tend to be more common around fresh water. I wonder if this evening we will hear its mournful calls or if it will have found its way back to more familiar environs.
I see home drawing near, and I think one more time how lucky I am to spend time in this wonderful place. I am happy to have you share it with me.
i so appreciate your visit and the comments you leave behind
Lulu's Musings 
Beautiful photos of your special Maine! I must visit next year. Safe travels back to Houston!
Everyone tries to make the most of the last warm and sunny days.
I so enjoy seeing your beautiful photos of your precious Maine and your adventures in the Summer….I guess time is drawing near for a long winter’s nap…yet, I know you look forward to returning to Houston too….Thanks for the memories!!
Love your photos!! Brings back such fond memories!!! Enjoy every minute!
I am enjoying your musings…Jennifer (we met on Scenic Danube in the spring). Best regards to you and hubby.
Your photos of Maine are always astounding, and they make me homesick. We lived in Connecticut for 40 years and visions of New England and the Northeast are embedded in my soul. Thank you for your nostalgic pictures.
Stephanie Dahl