Well known landmarks
in Lubec, Maine

Who knows where a path might lead...

 Sunrise from our window in Lubec...

A important part of the history of the fishing industry of 'old' Lubec...

 A time to rest...

Fishing boats on Campobello Island

An added bonus view on our trip 'out to sea' to view the whales...and we did see them

This elegant creature didn't like that we came too close to his territory...and he wasn't afraid to let us know!

The sky, the ocean, the rocks and the waves...this is Maine!

And for a change there are the quiet waters of Jordan's pond - diamonds on the water...

Always a beautiful spot as we drove to the house where we stayed...

  





The water...

and the woods...

Autumn has arrived...

Each trip to this beautiful place causes us to bring good memories home with us...whether it is the walks in the woods  or the visits to the ocean.

I'm thinking that I will take a break from my writing but before I do that, I would like to share a visit to one of our favorite places!  Years ago, we decided that our experiences in the northeast were rather limited so we decided to visit Acadia National Park.  What an amazing decision that was!  While there we were a bit adventuresome and we drove to Lubec, Maine to visit the famous lighthouse located there.  Another choice that has had lasting effects. We continue to return to this wonderful place...in fact, we kind of feel at home there.

Retirement tends to give one a bit of added free time so this September we spent a whole month in the Maine area. I do think God especially enjoyed the creative work that was done there.  There must have been a bunch of left over rocks and lots of extra ocean water...amazing crashing waves that needed those rocks, stars by the billions - what else can I say.  We spent more that a few minutes imagining the glaciers traveling across this area...more that a mile high and all of that ice carving out these wonderful sites.

I really can't imagine how this planet earth was created.  I've read a lot of books by people who think they have the answers...but I'm not sure that anyone 'really' knows how God managed all of this.   Have you ever looked at the stars in an environment that is so totally dark at night?  Have you ever settled in by a large body of water and experienced the gift of the sound of the waves...any size body of water.  I have literally spent hours waiting for the 'next wave' to crash against the rocks.  Just one more minute - there will be another big one!!!

Traveling in September seems to work well for us since children are back in the routine of school and there are fewer people around...just lots of gray-haired folks like us!  But then, we tend to find those out-of-the-way places anyway.  This time the owner of a gallery asked if we knew about a couple hikes that are not well advertised. That was all that needed to be said. We found them, hiked them and were blessed by the outcome at the end of the hikes. 

Often a hike meanders through a wooded area, leading you on, wondering if you are ever going to reach a spot where you can actually see anything.  This time is usually spent with much concentration on the path.  One of these new paths was very rocky and the other had boardwalks made from trees trunks that had been cut in half vertically, with the flat side out for ease and safety while walking.  We walked and walked.  Even the area on the secluded path  was beautiful...maybe it was because of it being the Autumn season.

Finally we could tell we were coming to a clearing as we could hear the waves slapping against the rocks.  It was one of those "Wow" ! moments.  A breathless pause and then quiet while we took in the scenery.  There are several Psalms that address the wonder of nature but one in particular finds the author so totally in awe of the splendor of all that has been created for us to enjoy.  And not only to enjoy, but to care for.  Doesn't it just drive you crazy when you notice someone throw something from their car window!!

God, you had a good idea and you certainly outdid yourself in the Northeast!   Now I suppose that readers in other parts of the country and the world are going to say, "You should see where we live!"  And you are probably right...maybe our next adventure will find us traveling to yet another amazing place in your neighborhood.

In the meantime, I am enjoying a bracelet that I had made for me while in Lubec by the jewerly artist Laura Pierce.  You will find her work on-line.  I brought some lovely pieces of seaglass I had found over the years.  Small, perfectly polished pieces.  Laura added a couple other pieces I supplied and then completed the design with blue glass shapes that look like the sea glass and then some other small brown beads...all coming together to remind me of the colors of this favorite place in Maine.  Thank you, Laura.  

So now it is back to work at home.  It is always good to come home again.  I have several tasks to complete, a couple fun days to spend with our daughter and grandson on a birthday adventure, leaves to move to a place other than our yard, and a stack of books i am going to enjoy reading.  

The Autumn season is a peaceful time for me.  The colors are calming, the air is fresh, the nights are cool and we don't seem to be in such a hurry.  God, maybe you also had a good plan in the way you organized the seasons.  

I hope you enjoy the photos.  If you can't get away from where you are right now, maybe you can take a blog vacation for just a few minutes. 

Also blessings to you in whatever you are doing. I hope you are well and finding time to slow your life down a bit as Autumn comes upon us.  I would love to hear from you.  Ohio is also beautiful this time of the year and the welcome mat is always out!!
Blessings, Corrine