Green and White Mountains

We have had a wonderful time in Maine, visiting Monhegan Island and the coast, including Pemaquid Point Lighthouse and the rocks by the sea. It has been amazing, visiting such places and I am conscious of the connection between Maine and Scotland as the rocks are very similar. 

Looking due East from here would land the sightline directly on the shores of Northern Scotland!

Driving up here across New Hampshire and Vermont today I was struck once again by the immensity of the landscapes here... tree covered hills and mountains going on for miles.

Judy and I have a two day break here at Ludlow and then we drive south on Friday.

Nicholas

What a wonderful time we have shared with friends I have loved at different seasons of my life. 


I am amazed at the gift of "picking up where we left off"...the ease of conversation and intimacy when connections run deep and true.

In the Adirondacks there is a particularly beautiful use of wood in the architecture, this is a picture of this style:

Imagine my delight when something quite similar enhanced the outdoor amphitheatre, surrounded by pine trees at North East Music Camp in Maine!

The similar patterns remind me of the order of things, the comfort in familiarity, the necessity of both for our lives.


In Maine, as in the Adirondacks, we heard the loons, plaintive and compelling, inviting us to another world with each song. What a blessing.


As we continue to have the challenge of Nicholas' Dad's health and the nurture of his Mother, Mem as we call her, we likewise continue to be overwhelmed with the love and support of friends and family on both sides of the Atlantic.


A final note, a final thanksgiving....in revisiting both of our long-time friendships we were also delighted in two new friends...
Lucy...

and Gizmo...

The first belongs to Ed and Rebecca, the second to Marian and Nathan....
How precious to be invited into each moment by unconditional, 4-legged, love.
Judy