Maine Excursions

On my next to  last day in MA before  going back to Eugene Christina , Doug and myself took a trip to Isle ofshoals.

Right by the dock is a small beach, mostly seaweed and rocks. I took a little swim and the water was not freezing cold.

 This is my 3rd trip tp Mongegan. The last trip The digital camera was a new invention, at least I did not own one, so that was a few years ago. Doug and I took a day trip. There is electricity on the island now in most places, more buildings, but it remains about the same. We walked through the village and hiked some of the cliff side. Many artists have painted scenes of Mongegan. It has everything. dramatic rock formations, cliffs  and quaint homes and fishing structures.

watercolor painted from trip years ago

watercolor

I love the design of these skiffs

watercolor painted from past trip

outside activities

On warm days I ride my bike to the river. There is a little beach where people go to get into the water.  The ducks and geese also like it there because people feed them. As you can see they are quite tame and swim among the people. It is fun to be with them in the water as I float around and they are only a couple of feet from me.
 Last Sunday downtown, streets near where I live were closed to cars.There were activities to watch and many people were walking and riding their bikes. The dancers did a zombie dance that was great. I enjoy seeing so many people of all ages, and races. I like the outfits they wear. There are a lot of street people, they sleep along the river, and on benches.Many have a pet dog, a bike and their belongings in knapsacks and plastic bags. It makes me sad to see them.

bike path along the river

first they go one way

and then they go the other

zombie dance

trees and flowers on the sidewalks

Back in Eugene

 Went to the Saturday market this morning. Ate a fresh fig, very ripe and sweet. My own garden grew into a mass of big plants all tangled into each other. All in a months time, as you can see in the photos.  
More about the  trip back east in my next blog. It was one month of packed events, from MA to ME and back to MA., trips to the islands in ME and visiting relatives south of Boston, potlucks and dinners out,  being with friends I won't see for another year.

one month ago

pole beans

tomato plant

basil, kale tomato
below, different views of my room

back wall window, my bed

a few of my favorite possessions, the morris chair, wicker chair and rug
books and paints behind chair, paper and paintings in draws

It is a very small space

storage behind curtain

last nights view from the 14th floor

last rays of sunlight