Maine Vacation 2022, Part 14
Hello, thanks for popping by today! This day takes place on Saturday, September 17. Like last time, we ventured off Mt. Dessert island. Our plans were to see some places we’d been before. Our first destination was Lubec, a little more than two hours north of our motel and the farthest away and from there work our way back to Bar Harbor. We first visited Lubec in 1997. I shared our experience there before, here, with my readers The kids were all so young with our youngest only three years old.
I love how the lighthouse greets its visitors immediately. We parked very close to the place we did in 1997 
The weather was much better this time compared to the first time we visited here 
With the sun so bright I had trouble framing everything properly 
I think if I had stepped farther to the left I could’ve kept the flag from being almost center, most view of the ocean, and I wouldn’t have clipped off the house 
The plaque reads, “Easternmost point in the USA West Quoddy Head Lubec Maine” 
Wrapped in the moment grabbing every chance to photograph this lighthouse at different angles 
From the previous picture, I’m standing south of the lighthouse near the chain linked fence I’m looking at Grand Manan island 
Here, I’m at the other end of the fence looking toward Liberty Point on Campobello island in Canada with West Quoddy Head to my back 
Turning around with the sun full in my eyes, I fired a few shots hoping to capture anything worthy to save and it paid off 
Walking beyond the lighthouse for beach access another view of Grand Manan island and some birds sunning on some rocks in the distance 
This is a great spot to for whale watching but we’re not fortunate to spot any since it’s not the best time for sightings 
Zooming in to see if I can tell if any puffin out there but I couldn’t 
This knobby tree is very interesting. There was a sign telling what the tree specie is and I thought I snapped a picture to refer to but I didn’t. It’s really cool, though. 
I don’t think they had stairs to the beach the last time we were here but this made it lots easier to get to. I like the how the rocks are covered with seaweed 
The rocks take your eyes straight to the water’s edge. 
The rugged boulders made me feel cold somehow 
A couple of dogs gleefully play in the chilly water while their human pet keeps dry nearby 
It was cool when I realized West Quoddy is visible from this vantage point 
Heading for the car again, I liked how the trees and brush framed this shot
While on the beach, I remembered to shot a short video. I didn’t do any narrating so I could pick up the sound of the water. It was windy but you can hear it. The video even picked up the dogs barking.
I said goodbye to this beautiful lighthouse and promised to not take so long next time to visit. We had a brilliant time seeing West Quoddy again!
We to drove toward the US/Canada border. Our mobile carrier sent me a text, “Welcome to Canada”. We hadn’t left the country but they didn’t know that. Obviously, my phone was using a tower somewhere over the border but it was fun to get the message.
In the business part of Lubec, we parked near the Lost Fisherman’s Memorial which is simply lovely!
Near N. Water St & Johnson St. We didn’t see any “No Parking” signs, so we felt reasonably good to do so for a brief stop 
Tilting the angle of my iPhone 13 Pro, I was able to get Mulholland Point Lighthouse framed in this picture 
The Lost Fisherman’s Memorial 
Mulholland Point Lighthouse up close thanks to the telephoto feature 
Depending how you want to look at it, in the distance is the FDR Memorial Bridge separates or joins the US & Cananda 
That gull has his eye on me. He probably knows I’m from the south. Maybe, my accent gave it away. 
Right here, I said “Somewhere across that bridge is my bloggy friend.” I snapped a shot then, finished with, “Hello Rain!” I wonder if she heard me?
It was time to leave Lubec. Heading back the way we came, our next stop would be Schoodic Point. We were concerned we’d run out of daylight. The drive was more than an hour and half, so we didn’t take any chances with unnecessary stops. Every harbor town we entered, we wanted to spend more time in and perhaps next time we can do that. I think Winter Harbor would be a nice place to explore. The drive along Schoodic Loop Road was nice. The sun’s buttery orange glow reflected off the Mount Dessert Narrows body like diamonds. With the car in motion, I snapped several shots hoping for at least one picture to show you.
In 2004, we visited Schoodic and funny enough it was also near sunset. The biggest difference was it was early June then so it was much later in the evening than this time. The wind was really rough and chilly when we got there. I tell you, it was too cold for this southern gal. I couldn’t control my body shake. Here are the best pictures I captured followed with video which actually turned out better than my still shots. I managed to pick up some waves in the recording but I panned the landscape like Speedy Gonzales. It’s Mother Nature’s fault. She wouldn’t keep her icy breath off me!
You can right click on any of the images to open in a new tab/window in the tile gallery to enlarge. WordPress really doesn’t like the overload of images I’m uploading despite resizing. I suspect this post is going to be sluggish loading the page and for that, I’m sorry.
We stayed longer than we could comfortably take until we finally retreated for the car. That heater came on in a hurry. We were pretty tired and ready to call it a day, so we headed for our home away from home but not without first getting a quick picture in Winter Harbor.
Hull Cove is only minutes from our motel. When we got there, we decided to have dinner at The Chart Room. They were very busy but it was worth it. The restaurant is right on Frenchman Bay. We eventually were seated on the backside of the restaurant in a screened in porch. Thankfully they had what appeared to be for better words heavy clear plastic curtains covering the screen to shelter patrons from the cold or wind or both. At first I was worried we’d get too cool but there was some heat out there and the plastic really blocked the wind.
That concludes another day in Maine. I appreciate your visit and your time to journey with me as I enjoy our vacation all over again. Watch my Monday’s Music Moves Me post each week for announcements when to expect the next installment in this series. Speaking of which, if you have music to share you’re invited to link up hit the dance floor with the 4M crew. You’ll find me boogieing to the weekly theme inspired song picks but remember themes aren’t required to gain access to this party! X💋X💋, Cathy
I’m participating in the Wordless Wednesday community hosted by Sandee at Comedy Plus!
18 Comments
Iris Flavia
Great to come back to places of the past and even better if they are still as wonderful!
Oh, I feel so bad about your book.
I heard not a thing of my Brother. We look alike but we are so not in mind.
So..sorry.
And thank you for the journey here!
Cathy Kennedy
Iris,
Please don’t worry about my book. You’re so sweet and kind. If it’s meant to be, then it is and if not that’s okay. 😉 I’m delighted you enjoyed this part of our vacation. It brings back such a happiness as I revisit these places with each post I create. I can’t wait to return to Maine. It’s a beautiful state!
Eugenia
Beautiful photos, Cathy, and thank you for sharing your adventure.💖
Cathy Kennedy
You’re welcome, Eugenia. I’m glad to have you tagging along for the ride. 🙂
messymimi's meanderings
Again i thank you for taking us along on your adventure!
Brian
It really is beautiful up that way, that water views are incredible.
Kathe W.
Thanks for sharing these photos! Maine is a wonderful place and I am glad I got to be there for awhile! Cheers!
Cathy Kennedy
Maine is truly a beautiful place. I sort of want to live there but the long cold winters and the considerably windy conditions keep me from jumping at it. Otherwise, I think I could be happy there with the best of both worlds – the mountains and the ocean. 🙂
Sandee
A state I would love to explore and that lighthouse would be a must see for us.
Thank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.
Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday, Cathy. Love and hugs. ♥
Cathy Kennedy
I appreciate the return visit, Sandee. Yes, you most certainly would love every aspect of Maine, especially along the coast since y’all are boating people. It’s a gorgeous area. The small harbor towns are simply charming.
Debbie D.
Cathy, your photos are spectacular and the videos look great, too! 😍 It must have taken you a long time to put this post together and it’s truly a work of art. 👌Thanks for the tour of this lovely area.
Cathy Kennedy
Debbie,
Yes, it did take quite awhile to compose this post. I find it difficult to not include pictures of our daily ventures because I want to share our experiences. The graphic overload makes my page build slow, though. I appreciate the fact that you recognized the labor intensity this post required but despite the hard work I loved every moment of it and am happy that you enjoyed it. 😀
Debbie D.
Having composed many travelogues myself, I know exactly how time-consuming and intricate they are. You’re an excellent photographer and you should share your photos! 👌 Doesn’t matter if they slow down the page – it’s worth the wait.
Cathy Kennedy
I thank you for the encouragement. You’re so sweet. I don’t know that I would call myself an “excellent photographer” but I try. At least I have this photo collection to remind me of the wonderful time we had in Maine and that’s the real reason I take so many pictures. 🙂 Have a wonderful afternoon, Debbie! xo
Thomas Anderson
Hi, Cathy!
I am here to ride along with you and DH on the next segment of your dream vacation to Maine. I might have told you that my dad developed artistic talent late in life and painted a lighthouse scene that he gave to Mrs. Shady and me a couple of years before he died. I think we both agree that there is something magical about lighthouses. They have a charm all their own. The one you encountered, West Quoddy Head Light at Quoddy Head State Park in Lubec, is stately and majestic. What a beautiful postcard your camera captured showing the lighthouse in the foreground and crystal blue water behind. Yessum, the sky matched the water. Seems to me you enjoyed more sunny days than cloudy ones during your trip. The scenes are simply exhilarating. I can feel the cool breeze on my face as I gaze out over that splendor. Interesting that you stood at the easternmost point of the U.S. Mrs. Shady and I stood at the extreme southern tip of the U.S. when we visited a beach in Key West. The lighthouse and water composition you captioned with “Wrapped in the moment…” is amazing. The lighthouse appears to be leaning, which to me is a very eye pleasing effect. I can imagine you using your Brushstrokes tool on that one and turning it into a painting. It’s exciting that you captured views of offshore islands including one that is part of Canada. “Turning around with the sun full in my eyes” is another spectacular shot worthy of rendering as a painting. Imagine the excitement of seeing a whale come to the surface offshore! Did you enjoy any whale sightings when you were there with the kids in the late 90s? The knobby tree is yet another gorgeous and interesting composition among many. The sea of rocks, some covered with seaweed, is another amazing sight, as is the picture of the rugged boulders. Rock formations and stones have always fascinated me. As a boy, I had a collection of minerals. One of our first assignments in first grade was to find a smooth stone and color it. To this day, I keep a smooth painted stone on my desk to use as a paperweight and to “bring me luck.” Watching your video and listening to the water and romping dogs made the experience of being there all the more real. That sign you spotted is alarming. Imagine getting out of your car to go sightseeing for an hour or so and coming back to find it engulfed by water!
The area around the Lost Fishermen Memorial near the Canadian border is another very scenic spot, and your camera did a great job of zooming in on the Mulholland Point Lighthouse. I love the pic of the gull in the foreground and the boats behind your feathered friend. It was sweet of you to gaze across the bridge connecting the U.S. and Canada and think of your friend Rain. Good heavens! The pictures you took on the way back as you passed through Schoodic Point on Schoodic Loop Road are equally stunning, This has to be your best day of sightseeing yet with glorious weather and breathtaking spots all along the route. The feathery white clouds invading the perfect blue sky created one art masterpiece after another, don’t you agree? Yessum, by the time you got to Winter Harbor you were no doubt tired, chilly and hungry. Fish & chips, clam chowder and a slice of blueberry pie at The Chart Room on Frenchman Bay did the trick and warmed your tummy.
I feel like I hid in the trunk of your car and jumped out at each of these stops to enjoy the scenery with you. This was indeed one of the greatest vacations of your life, maker of a thousand happy memories. Enjoy the rest of your week, dear friend Cathy!
Cathy Kennedy
Tom,
Over all we did have more sunny days than gray ones which made each experience an exception in itself. We had a blast on this day and as you can see with all the photos we covered a lot great photo opportunities. You asked about whale watching in the late 90s. Unfortunately we did not see anything. We were there in late October which is not generally the season for catching glimpses of Moby Dick and friends. The one thing I wish we had taken with us were our binoculars and I really had meant to get them but in all my preparations this slipped my mind. Next time, I will be sure to grab them.
I know that your dad loved to capture images on film but I think I forgot you mentioning that he had gotten into painting. That’s really cool. I know you and Mrs. Shady treasure the lighthouse painting. How nice to have something so personal from him in your home.
I will have to run a few of the West Quoddy Lighthouse images through Brushstrokes to see what new renditions I might get. That’s such a cool app! Well, dear friend thank you for stowing away in our trunk for another day’s adventure in Maine.
tommyandteaghan
Soooo so nice seeing your photos of Maine. You did a great job capturing the beauty of the area and it felt like being there again. I did the trip up in that area one year from Bar Harbor. Didn’t make it over to Lubec but wanted to. Love the water, the tree line and the incredibly beautiful granite rocks. My heart loves it there but my body with the cold doesn’t – hah! Definitely want to go back for a visit.
~Brenda and the Ts
Cathy Kennedy
Brenda,
The Lubec area is so quaint. We just love West Quoddy and had so much fun spending more time there this time than we got to in 1997. It was very breezy but warmer, too. We’ve kept an eye on the temperatures in Maine for years and especially after our youngest daughter moved to Maine. The readings are similar between here and there frequently but then you have to take into account the wind. It is generally a lot windier there than here which means cool air feels really cold and cold feels arctic! Last night, our daughter sent us a picture with snow banked on both sides of her walk-way leading to her front door. I thought, we enjoyed spring-like weather sunny skies and the warmth to go with it but she had lots of snow with it still coming down. She loves it, though. She has always liked the cold, even when living here. I would not be a happy camper to have to contend with so much snow and cold. New England winters are much longer than east Tennessees’s winters. Maybe, next time you’re over that way you can drive up to Lubec. Thanks for visiting, my dear!