Thursday we visited two forts and a wonderful beach. Want to see?
First stop, the small Fort Edgecomb with it’s octagonal turret built in 1808.
All that is left is the tower.
It’s a small park now, along a bit of waterway that is filled with lobster buoys.
Wonder if all those traps have lobster in them?
Pretty spot.
Then we headed out to Fort Popham, built in 1862 right on a most glorious beach! This fort is mostly intact and was a lot of fun to wander.
Arches within arches.
But of course I was most attracted to the beach…miles and miles of beautiful sand…
Looked at clouds from both sides now.
…with smaller pools of water for children to play in.
Fun in the sun.
The water in the Atlantic was cold. It is Maine after all. But it was so much fun to play in the waves for a little bit.
Brrrrr!
Once you got in and remembered how to breath you could be a kid again! And really, it’s OK not to be able to feel your legs, it’s all part of summer at the beach in New England!
Moon over Maine.
We ended the day at a waterfront tavern having dinner with friends.
Special evening.
Can’t get any better than that.
Change Is Hard 
July 11, 2014 at 11:04 am
Love Love Love the beach photos, Dawn! I can practically smell the water and feel the sand, just looking at them.
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July 12, 2014 at 9:15 am
The ocean didn’t smell fishy like it does in some places. It was just pure sunshine and waves and sand. Lovely.
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July 11, 2014 at 11:08 am
what a wonderful place and that beach was just perfect
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July 12, 2014 at 9:15 am
It was absolutely beautiful. The pictures don’t do it justice. It was huge!
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July 11, 2014 at 11:36 am
What a wonderful vacation! If only you could do this every weekend. . .
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July 12, 2014 at 9:16 am
I know. Though I’m a bit exhausted…might have to go back to work to rest. Oh wait. That won’t work.
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July 11, 2014 at 12:23 pm
What wonderful photos!!! You sure look like it was a picture perfect trip and we are all so happy you shared it with us!
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July 12, 2014 at 9:16 am
It was fun sharing. And I didn’t have time to tell you EVERYTHING…you’ll have to come to Maine to find all the magic for yourselves!
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July 11, 2014 at 2:17 pm
Beautiful! You’re braver than me. I don’t think I’ve ever made it in further than my ankles. You must be Canadian.
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July 12, 2014 at 9:17 am
Ha ha. I’m a Michigander through and through. Lake Superior is about as cold, but no fun waves to jump in. Or if there ARE waves, you’re not in the lake!
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July 11, 2014 at 3:38 pm
Great Photos!
Love the Brrr picture! x
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July 12, 2014 at 9:17 am
It really was brrrr too!
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July 12, 2014 at 8:11 am
You know, you could be a correspondent for Fodor’s. Fort Popham is on my list for my trip to Maine now. THanks.
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July 12, 2014 at 9:18 am
It’s a really cool fort. Smaller than Fort Knox, less professionally displayed. Just sort of there. You should see both if you can.
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July 12, 2014 at 9:25 am
I am thoroughly enjoying your travels. This made me laugh: “And really, it’s OK not to be able to feel your legs…” You are so right! 🙂
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July 12, 2014 at 9:29 am
You have to sacrifice for the experience. Just saying.
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July 13, 2014 at 8:50 am
Very nice! What town is that beach in? Looks lovely and uncrowded. Love your caption from Joni Mitchell. My mom was a big fan and I remember hearing her music a lot as kid.
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July 13, 2014 at 8:51 am
And of course I know about not being able to feel your legs in the water in Maine, lol! Every now and then you get lucky and a little wave of “warm” rolls in!
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July 13, 2014 at 3:23 pm
I like the octagonal turret AND I like the picture of you and your friends!
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