The lobster traps are stacked on the pier awaiting transfer to a lobster boat one nippy morning in beautiful Belfast Harbor, Maine. I watch from the working harbor's dock as a Lobsterman transfers his traps to his boat.
The historic Hamilton House is located on 50 acres of land overlooking the Salmon Falls River in South Berwick, Maine adjacent to Vaughn Woods State Park.
#SilentSunday near #LikaLodge : forest strawberries , May blossoms , young trees & wild flowers : overwhelm of tastes, touch & fragrances : almost unbearable happiness!
My stay in Villach turned out to be wonderful :) I’ve napped a lot; the weather improved significantly: sunny & warm till 8PM; my hotel was a small #spa resort on the #lake - with swans! & view of #mountains! So I’ve fed the #swans this morning (radish leaves & “napolitanke”) ! & made it to the #train! Thanks #OEBB ! #InterRail#rest#day#vacation#NapMinistry
Officially home and unpacked from vacation! Had a great time with family in Myrtle Beach, SC but so glad to be home to my kitties and to my own shower and my own bed here in a few hours!
Tomorrow, it's back to work and back to a normal schedule.
May the artwork take you to a place of great beauty and majesty, one in which you feel watched over by a benevolent force of goodness, truth, and peace.
Ok, got one important errand done today. Next up I have to get ready to head up to the northern 'burbs to pick up some soda.
Nearby, there is this old brew pub I used to hang out at in the days before I stopped drinking. The building is still there but the owner sold it last year and there hasn't really been any updates as to what has been going on with the place since the new owners took over. So I'm planning on sneaking over there to take a few pictures of the building. 😈
Meet the People Who Keep Vintage Rail Cars Rolling Across America
About two dozen classic carriages around the country offer time travel by train. by Justin Franz July 6, 2023
"...In the 20th century, especially ...after World War II, rail was not only one of the most logical ways to get around the country...it could also be one of the most exquisite. Lounge cars offered plush, window-side seats so passengers could enjoy the passing scenery. Sleeping cars offered a comfortable place to rest through long journeys. Dining cars churned out meals that are a far cry from today’s airline food—rather, they could be on par with what was served in the nation’s finest restaurants. That golden age of luxury rail travel was brief. As the interstate highway system expanded & commercial air travel took off, passenger rail service began to decline in general, and luxury forms were among the first casualties..."