We’ve been exploring the local area. Little towns that pin the map. Spent the afternoon in Castine, whose town motto is “under the elms and by the sea”. That sea heritage shines through with Main Street heading down to the shoreline, and the Maine Maritime Academy it’s anchor institution. We had planned to see Fort George, but ended up on The State of Maine instead – a ship previously used as an oceanographic vessel that has been recommissioned for training for the MMA. In short a bunch of students on the high seas.
Morning smiles and wishing all the dads in Australia a happy Father’s Day
Even a dirty window can’t marr the view
Pretty tiny town of Castine
In search of cake and wifi
Found. Sugar high with gluten free peanut butter and choc chip cookie
Baby Boy O causing a stir with the locals
Playtime improvisation – Baby Boy O’s Super Hero shield
Off to see the State of Maine
Permission to board
All official on his first boat
Engineers dream boat with four anchors and lots of other moving parts
View from the Captain’s chair
Listening intently to shipmate Stevens and asking questions about pirates
Then back home scrubbing the decks, making room for an unobstructed view
Yesterday’s post: A Day of Naps and Swimming in Toddy Pond
Tomorrow’s post: Cruising Toddy Pond
