Chapter I ~ Spruce Head, ME

 Through my work I've always enjoyed the "story telling" aspect of photography.

  I do believe that carries forward for
me when I travel.  The prospect of
going somewhere new to explore brings along an excitement - that likens to a young child.

  On this trip we chose to go out
to the island of Vinalhaven.  I had traveled solo to Vinalhaven on a workshop a few years back and knew Jim would enjoy seeing it.  It's a laid back island ~ a working island ~ not touristy per se which is right up our alley.

  We threw our bikes into the back of the van and off we
went.  Our first stop was a lovely old inn in Spruce Head ~ The Craignair Inn on mainland just south of Rockland.  Built in 1928 to house granite quarry workers the Craignair is now owned by a delightful, young couple who are enthusiastically sharing her past with their guests.

  Granite pulled from the Clark Island Quarry was used
in buildings throughout New England.  One of the more
prominent buildings was 26 Broadway in NYC.

  The inn itself holds within her walls a storied past.
I enjoyed poking around and thinking of those that came before us back in their day.

  Our day was filled with biking around Rackliff Island and walking out to the quarry on Clark Island.  Taking in
the sights and the sounds of this small slice of Maine.
Not a strenuous day as it would have been 100 or so years ago.  But a day that left us feeling happy and relaxed.

  To finish off our day a quick drive out to see the Marshall Point Lighthouse just in time to see the setting sun.  And a light
and lively dinner at the Happy Clam!

  Yup ~ "happy clams" that sums us up to a T!

enjoy,

k