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I'm working on the 2020 schedule as cooler weather begins to show up. Lots of
ocean sunfish are in the bay here and small flurries of mackerel and menhaden keep the seals entertained both in harbors and open waters.
Flag hoist from our cruise to New Brunswick
Top to bottom: Canada,
Province of New Brunswick, Micmac Nation,
Acadian flag in commemoration of the 400th anniversary of French arrival
in New Brunswick/Maine in 1604.
courtesy of Ralph Smith
Our fastest and wettest day this season so far,
as recorded on the schooner's daily chalkboard.
courtesy of Christa Miller-Shelley
There's been a noted shortage of fog this season but I'm not complaining.
courtesy of Ralph Smith
Coffee in Eastport before an early departure
Cruise News
Ralph Smith is a consistent creator of memorable images summarizing the experience of a summer cruise on the American Eagle. Here are a few of his shots from this year's Canada cruise.
Crew confer putting lobster in the pot
The Eastport express... Jim Blankman's touring woody
Richard Gaito and his miniature guitar
Matthew's rolled omelette
Sarah's choice of delightful lime cookies,
a recipe Eleanor Roosevelt liked. According to her cookbook
she never baked a cookie in her life.
The happy meeting of blueberries and raspberries in a cake
Osprey on Pulpit
Rock
Bald eagle on Campobello
Thank you Ralph!
Postcard From Away
Christa the mate got away for a few days.. to Chamonix
Found under a bunk on board recently. Anyone lose a ladybug?
courtesy of Pat Barbour
Off to Gloucester in the morning for another try for the
Esperanto Cup in
the Mayor's Race. In thirty attempts we have prevailed eleven times.
