Living Up to Expectations

We all have expectations in our daily lives.  Whether we consciously think about them or they are merely part of our thinking process.

My recent trip to Harpswell Maine - Sunset Cove to be exact - held no expectations.  My only plan was to explore each day wherever and whenever the mood struck me.  Traveling with my camera is something I treasure.  It sounds strange but it gives me a purpose and a confidence that I hadn't realized I hold.


So Day 1 was the end of a two day rainy, cold spell.  I did not have high hopes for much of a sunset that evening.  Arrived around dinner time and settled in with the chill of the day prevalent and the clouds thick.

 But, as I said I was staying in Sunset Cove and I guess Sunset Cove was in the frame of mind

not to disappoint 

It's almost as if the seaweed is a signature 

stating that this is a work of art

on display just for me to sit and enjoy 

 Each evening from then on in gave me a present.  Unwrapping itself around 810pm or so

lasting until about 840pm

 Each one unique and beautiful in their own right - bringing an array of colors that spanned

the color wheel.

 Of course sunsets are lovely and all - but I would be remiss if I didn't at least attend one sunrise.  They make their appearance rather early this time of year ~ pre 5:00 am is the wake up call.  I'm an early riser but the warmth of the blankets on these chilly mornings kept that calling at bay during most of my stay.
This one brought a subtle calm to my morning and made me tickled pink that I got out of bed to sit on the dock and enjoy the gift.

Until next time - carry on without me….

enjoy,

k