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Lyman Morse Marine Mooring

Risk more than others think is safe.

Care more that other think is wise.

Dream more than others this is practical.

Expect more that others think is possible. – Claude T. Bissel

Camden without doubt is one of the most scenic harbors in Maine where the mountains come right down to the ocean. Mount Battie forms the backdrop for this stunning harbor and three of Camden’s largest windjammers dock at the head of the harbor putting the crowning touch on creating a postcard perfect sight.

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Lyman Morse Marine Mooring

“Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.” –Author Unknown

We’re going to be in Camden all week, but today we decided to ride our bikes over to Rockport. It was only a two-mile ride, but it seemed much longer. The hills around here are a killer. I thinking hiking last week in Acadia was much easier.

Rockport is a small harbor village that was first settled in 1769. Originally, Rockport was a part of Camden, known as Goose River but the towns officially separated in 1891.During the 19th century, the primary industries were shipbuilding, lime production, and ice exportation. Today, Rockport is known for being a cultural and artistic town with a large community of local artists.
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Lyman Morse Marine Mooring

“Mind on a permanent vacation, the ocean is my only medication. This Champagne shore washing over me, it’s a sweet, sweet life living by the salty sea.”—Zac Brown Band

Our destination today was Camden, just across Penobscot Bay from Pulpit Harbor. Camden is a picturesque town in the center of Maine’s mid-coast region, nestled at the foot of Camden Hills on Penobscot Bay. Its slogan is “Where the Mountains Meet the Sea” and is considered by many visitors (us included) to be one of the most beautiful places in New England. Coming into the inner harbor is enchanting…boats of all kinds and sizes, old buildings, action going on everywhere and the beautiful mountains as a backdrop to it all.
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Pulpit Harbor – Anchorage

“Changing your perspective changes your experience.” –Author Unknown

We spent extra time this morning enjoying our breakfast on the flybridge. What an amazing way to start the day…the sky was clear, the temperature a little crisp, but not too chilly, the view out standing and the water looked like glass. We love these beautiful slow mornings watching the world come alive.

Like all good things the perfect morning couldn’t last all day and it was time to move on. The weather predictions were for a strong south wind to come in during the night and we wanted an anchorage that offered better protection. So by late morning it was time to move west to a new spot. Our travel day was short, we only moved about 20 miles…we love these short day. There are so many places to explore along the Maine coast.

Our morning

We’re in Pulpit Harbor with a great view of Pulpit Rock at the entrance to the harbor and the Camden hills across Penobscot Bay. After getting settled we went ashore to find a little general store for a few essentials. The store was less than a mile away, but the walk took us awhile. Along the way we found apples, raspberries and blackberries…we ate as many as we could. What a treat. On the way back we picked a pint of blackberries to take back to the boat. They’re the sweetest blackberries I’ve ever eaten. We spent the evening like we started the day…on the flybridge enjoy our meal with a view. It was interesting watching the fog developing over the Camden Hills.

Pulpit Rock

The back of Pulpit Harbor

Some of our finds

Our evening view

Dinner…coconut curry lobster