Fog, Furniture, and more Fun

When I worke up this morning, I could hear a roaring fire in the pot belly stove in the dining room.   This and the fireplace are the only source of heat, and it felt wonderful!

There was also a very heavy fog.  We were unable to see Acadia and then in a few minutes we couldn't even see the water!  So we took this opportunity to help out with some projects around the house.   

This is the water tank that stores water for 8 houses on the island.  Its going to be torn down and a pressure tank will replace it.  The water comes from a well on D&D's property.

By 11 am, the fog has started to clear.

By 1:30, D decided it was clear enough to take a ride to Somes Sound; the only fjord on the east coast of the United States.  It runs deep into Mount Desert Island and is 175 feet deep at one point.  The sound is so long, it almost splits the island in half.

Along the way, I spotted an eagle flying into the top of a tall pine tree.  D slowly pointed the boat in that direction and we got to see 5 bald eagles flying and diving into the water for fish before returning to their perch in the trees.   It was truly an amazing site.

Before heading back, we stopped at Great Cranberry Island; the largest of the 5 islands.  Its about 2 miles long and 1-1/2 mile wide.   All of the stores were closed so we just walked around and enjoyed the architecture and the views.  

The fog started rolling back in as we headed back to Sutton Island.

We enjoyed another delicious home cooked meal and visited around the fire....until our normal bedtime of 9 pm!   Another spectacular day in Maine!