Sunday, September 28, 2008 - Stormy weather at Schoodic Point

Schoodic Point

Winter Harbor

The rain in Maine only adds to the atmosphere and mysterious character of the land and sea. We took advantage of the stormy conditions heading towards the coast of Acadia. Our plans were to drive to Schoodic Point and stand on the rocky shore (beautiful colored granite boulders). There, we were hoping to witness strong, intense waves crash into the rocky coast, sending the water 50 ft. stright up. Clad in our slickers and boots, we stood in the rain with other like minded individuals, witnessing the awe of mother nature as she performed in our presence. The intensity of the waves were not what we had expected, but nonetheless, magificant. The eye of the hurricane is still quite a ways off shore. I am sure conditions will intensify later this evening. We also toured Winter Harbor and the LL Bean outlet in Ellsworth. I purchased a gortex jacket that will be very useful on the rest of my stay in Maine. This was my first time in Acadia. I am very fortunate to have a personal tour such as this. We will come back to Acadia in a couple days when the rain clears out to take a bike ride on the carriage trails (as long as they are not washed out). We returned home and made sushi rolls for dinner. No time for paintng today, although ideas are bouncing around in my head. Good News - There will be a replacement for the painting workshop on October 6th in Rockland! His name is Dennis Porter.