sailing the bay - day 4

day 4 offered an off ship excursion
more sailing
and more beautiful sights
we started with a hike

in the holbrook island sanctuary

there were tons of different types of moss to explore

and other untouched nature beauty
the island also offered amazing views of the bay

after our hike we were nice and sweaty
and in need of a shower
especially considering we hadn't gotten the nerve to use the one in the toilet!
so we jumped off the ship

and into the icy cold water
i think these looks say it all!

i did go back in for an additional swim
but it was very short lived
did i mention how icy cold the water was?!?!

after drying off we headed out for more sailing

before hunkering down for the night near another ship

making ice cream the old fashioned way

and enjoying the amazing sunset

sailing the bay - day 3

the third day
we started with a little time

off the boat
and walking around deer isle

you may remember that we've taken a few day trips here before

but never arrived via sailboat!

after a walk around town
it was time to put the sails up and head out on the open sea
(ok, so this pic is actually taking the sails down, but you get the idea)

where we were treated with more amazing maine scenery

including some lighthouses!

to end the day, we enjoyed a beautiful sunset

together

and completed the night being serenaded by the captain and other passengers

before turning in for the night
it's rough work sailing all day!

sailing the bay - day 2

day 2 we woke up to a brisk morning

and were greeted to coffee and tea on deck

while still in the marina

once we got out of the marina
it was time to raise the sails

and enjoy the day

sailing around penobscot bay

we enjoyed seeing other sailboats

and lighthouses - typical maine scenery

after a tiring day of sailing
it was time to lower the sails for the night

and head out to our private island

for a true lobster feed

complete with all the fixings

corn, potatoes, red hot dogs, cheese and wine
the evening ended with enjoying the beautiful sunset

and a trip in the row boat back to the ship

birthday month - week 1

day 1 - lobster bake on a private island
day 2 - went sailing on a 90 foot schooner in penobscot bay
day 3 - swam in penobscot bay - brrrr!
day 4 - was part of a boat parade and watched fireworks over penobscot bay
day 5 - saw the blue angels at the great state of maine air show
day 6 - dock day with my honey
day 7 - dock day with friends

sailing the bay - day 1

my christmas present from sean last year
was a sailing trip
upon the schooner mary day
it was so much fun
and so relaxing
we started out from camden
a small town along the coast of maine

some friends helped us carry all our luggage

and case of wine
down to the boat

and then we headed out to grab a little dinner
before saying good-bye

and spending the first night
on the ship, in the harbor
getting to know or shipmates