Portland Views

Here are the views from the Portland Observatory (in Maine), about which I've blogged a couple of times recently.

Scenic Weekends

Inside the Portland Observatory

Here are shots from inside the Portland Observatory in Portland, Maine; I posted a photo of the tower itself a few days ago. The tower is 86 feet tall, and made of wood.

Originally built in 1807, the most recent restoration was completed in 2000, and the replacement wood can be distinguished by its lighter color.

The tower is not anchored to the ground; instead it's held in place by rock ballast beneath the main level. You can see the rocks through this opening and mirror in the lower level. Believe it or not, this has held the tower secure through numerous hurricanes!

Our World Tuesday

Portland Observatory

While visiting New England last summer we spent a day in Portland (Maine), and saw the Portland Observatory. There's more to follow about this fascinating building, but I thought this photo would make a fun Skywatch Friday post.

Maine Ferry (3)

I loved the rocky coastline that we saw from the ferry in Maine.

I bet these waters were difficult to navigate before modern technology.

Do you see the kayakers in this last photo?

Our World Tuesday

Water World Wednesday

Maine Ferry (2)

Here are some more views from the ferry ride we took in Portland, Maine. First is an old fort - I wonder what it was like being stationed on this little island.

There were several jetties for boats to discharge their passengers on the islands.

I loved the coastline and houses on these islands.

Of course there were lighthouses to help guide ships.

And here's a view looking back at Portland.

Scenic Weekends

Water World Wednesday

Ferry in Maine

Here are some more photos from our ferry ride in Portland, Maine last summer, focusing on the boats we saw.

I've always loved being on the water.

I'd love to own one of these boats!

And for something completely different, I was amused by this sign in Massachusetts. Are you allowed to read or not? (It's not a great shot as it was taken from a car at twilight; I edited it to take out a period after the "NO".)

Our World Tuesday

Signs, Signs

Maine Ferry

Taken on a cloudy day from a trip back in June that I'm finally posting about. This one's for Scenic Weekends.