A Visit To Peaks Island
Apr. 10, 2009 · 3 Comments
I love Peaks Island, Maine. It’s just a short ferry ride from Portland and small enough to easily walk or bike around. This time of year it’s also pretty quiet, which is nice. The back side is unprotected so the waves crash against the jagged rocks and toss rounded stones into the air.
Wednesday morning Kim, Mike, Kirsten and I took the short ferry ride over. The weather was brisk and graying, but we were determined to enjoy ourselves regardless. Mike and Kim talked Kirsten and I–who were very reluctant–into renting tandem bicycles. The bike shop on the island wasn’t open for the season but we were able to dig a couple bikes out of the shed and inflate the tires. It was a fantastic idea!
We ate sandwiches on the seaside and watched the surf. I took a few pictures, of course. It was a great time!!
Brent, Kirsten, Mike and Kim at the Peaks Island ferry dock
On the ferry to Peaks Island
The Portland Observatory
Kim and Mike use each other to stay warm on the brief voyage
Portland Head and Spring Point Ledge Lights
Leaving Portland
Mike and Kim peddle on Seashore Avenue
Kirsten and I enjoyed riding our tandem bicycle
I love the back side of Peaks Island
Mike and Kim were sooo cold!
Kirsten after our sexcapade
Me and a rock
Studious Kirsten
Aucocisco III
I, Mike and Kim waiting for passengers to disembark
Peaks Island ferry terminal
Kim surprised us by wading into the frigid Atlantic!
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Mike and Kim · 20090411 at 14:16
You took some great photos! Mike and I especially enjoyed the one of the boat crashing amongst the waves. Although it was a toss-up between that and the Kirsten especial! We had a great time with you guys there.
Kathy Longacre · 20090416 at 14:31
Glad you all are having a good time. I can hear Kim and Michael talking you into the bikes! Thanks for sharing.
Admin comment by Brent Danley · 20090418 at 17:27
They did more than talk: they found the shed, removed many bicycles to uncover the two tandems, and pumped up the flat tires. It was worth the effort.
Mike and Kim are very fun! I'm going to miss them a bunch when they leave. The memories from this visit will last a lifetime.