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Boothbay Harbor is what people who have never visited coastal New England imagine the whole place to be like. Not that I blame them; the place is gorgeous and charming. And filled to busting with lighthouses, pine trees, and the occasional giant robot.
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Shops along the harbor.
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The beautiful rocky coastline held together with conifers.
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Eiders lounging on the rocks.
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Auks! Black Guillemots I think! It's hard to tell because they are clearly starting to moult into their winter plumage.
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Obligatory lighthouse up close photo.
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Obligatory lighthouse out in the distance photo.
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An evocative look at the sea and sky.
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And the stoney beaches in the rain squall that started on our departure day. (More on that in the next post.)
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I should have this kind of dedication. What is wrong with me that I don't?
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As I mentioned before, lots of lobsters were consumed during our trip. I... think I'm done with eating outside the tetrapod group for a long time after this.
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Art of the Day!
Impressions de Boothbay
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