Looking Out from The Island..Oil Pastel by C.Kidder
“There are moments in our lives, there are moments in a day when we seem to see beyond the usual.” ~ Robert Henri
Three days spent on Monhegan Island in early October was like like taking a trip to Heaven.
The minute I boarded the “Laura B ” in Port Clyde Maine for the short trip to the Island I began to feel an other worldly connection.
Heading towards Monhegan
The early morning ocean air was better than a second cup of coffee and the salty spray more tasty than a bacon and egg breakfast!
Choppy Surf...
Porpoises popped out of the surf and two bald eagles soared close to the boat. By the time we had docked at the Ferry Landing I was in the vortex…a HUGE smile on my face. I settled into my room at the Island Inn…the same one I always request. It has a view of the ocean from a little window which makes me feel like I’m in a cabin on a boat.
Monhegan Harbor
I ventured out for a bowl of chowder and then did some hiking until the sun began to set. I sat watching as it illuminated the sky behind Manana. It was like viewing a Rockwell Kent painting!
Monhegan Sunset
Amazing Sunset
Sleeping on the island put me in a peaceful state…I only woke up once to look out the window. I had to grab my camera…the water was sparkling and still under a starry sky…
Still of the night
In the morning before sunrise I watched the crew of the lobster boats garbed in orange slickers row out to their ”offices” coffee in hand ready for a days work on the open waters.
There is a simplicity to Island life that is alluring. It’s easy to slip into the pace…to slow down into the moment. The difficult part is going “Off Island” and back to the mainland. It always feels like I’m leaving something behind…a little bit of Heaven.
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Beautiful photos, I love your descriptions. Thanks for the reminder of how peaceful the Island is.