Days at Monhegan

There have been a few days now with no cell phone or wifi... that is because the island that we were on does not believe in all of those modern items.

Monhegan is a small lobstering community.  They only lobster Jan 1 - June 25th.  They all agree to conserve and to lobster when others don't.  Another interesting fact is that on January 1st, if one lobsterman is not ready the others will not lobster but help the one that needs help.  Then when everyone has their equipment ready and boat ready they go out.  Now is that true?  sounds good as a community should be.  here are some amazing pictures of the island.

       This picture pretty much sums it up. 2/3rds of the island is hiking trails and some real rock climbing.

       This is hard to see but I climbed up a steep steep hill and was very proud... My son would be proud... I think Annie would be too...       This island is very arts-zy. this woman each year runs a one week art class on painting.  I know someday I will comeback for one week to join them in their painting.  Maybe Deanna or Annie will come with me? Funny when we first arrived I saw 3 different people painting outside.  I was amazed.  This island has produced the Wyeths family - they are the ones that donated 2/3rds of the island to keep it hiking trails.       I'm glad Ben likes his photography cuz I pick blackberries when he is busy picking photos.       Here is Ben on a ledge... well I'm the photographer here can you tell?       Here is our friend the seagull so tame they eat out of your hands.  Make sure you look in the background here the ocean is as far as the eye can see! We sailed up to this island!!