This morning the fog was thick at daylight, and thicker still as the sun allegedly came up. The group decided to wait until 0930 to head out. The fog would rise and fall, depending on the location, and the water temperature. We could see just often enough to believe the others when they told us what a beautiful place Maine is!
MARNICK, AFTERNOON DELIGHT, and MERCY headed around the corner into Somes Sound. Somes Sound is supposed to be the only fjord in this area, with a narrow passage with high banks. The fog lifted until we got to the narrow passage with high banks, then settled on the side of the hill. We'll have to go back and see how high those banks really are!
The end of Somes Sound showed a nice mooring field, great places to kayak and explore, and nice scenery.
When we left the Sound, we went by the S/V Rebecca to wave and thank the crew for the ride last night.
Then we did a Southwest drive-by. Southwest is the name of the town opposite Northeast.
We continued westward, hugging the coast tight, and then passed to the north of Pond Island before dropping back to the south to Journey northwest through Eggemoggin Reach. The fog lifted a little as we approached the Deer Isle Bridge. We passed south of Cape Rosier, and then turned close to its western shore. It was foggy, low 60's air temp, low 50's water, and people in swim suits on the beach. I was inside, long pants and shirt, socks, and drinking hot chocolate.
We passed by Castine, where MARNICK, AFTERNOON DELIGHT, and ENCORE stopped, while R C Caislin and MERCY continued into the back of Smith's Cove, behind Sheep Island to grab a mooring a friend is letting us use for a few days. (Thanks!) There are eagles and seals back here, and the cove is gorgeous!
R C Caislin tied up with us, and we celebrated Ellen's birthday. They taught Ellen and I how to play Mexican train with dominos. What a great end to another fun day!
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