With Monhegan Island off our stern, we set sail for Boston - a 24 hour trip. As I write this we're in our Charlestown (Boston) Marina. More on that later.
The admiral standing atop Monhegan Island. I didn't mention the weather - 72 degrees, low humidity, sunny. What you may call a "chamber of commerce day".
Jungle resting in the harbor. We pulled in, grabbed a mooring ball and went in to see the harbormaster to check if was OK. He also runs the fish market where we had lobster rolls for lunch so we're good.
Did I mention the 70 miles of hiking trails. Well, we covered 600 yards of it and it was a snap!
Pretty much unchanged through time. We almost skipped the stop at the island and sailed straight to Boston. We all agreed it was probably the best stop on our New England tour.
The views are one of a kind.
The scenery is spectacular.
The buildings are all in that early 1900 cottage look. The stores and homes all look the same and everyone is friendly.
We're loving the island.
The places we get to see by sailboat are unbelievable. To all my New England friends (OK, that's my Mom and Dad but I'm working on it) this place is a must visit for a weekend overnight trip. Bring your hiking shoes and stroll the island and visit the shops and artists. They have a large inn on the island - check it out on line. You will not forget this trip. The Southwest Harbor Master said I had to see this place, he was right.
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