There is something magical about a perfect summer day. It stays in our memory with such a force that we can easily return to it and relive the moments to brighten more dreary ones. Our trip to Monhegan Island was one of those days.
After a foggy boat ride out of New Harbor, we reached Monhegan Island where the sky was bright and clear. We immediately set off on the 4.4 mile Cliff Trail, which circles the outer edge of the island and opens onto one amazing ocean view after another. It is the embodiment of the rugged Maine coastline. Below is a slide show of images from our trip:
As we neared the end of the hike, we stopped into Monhegan Brewery for some delicious sour beers. It was a surprisingly busy brewery for such a remote location. The outside patio is the perfect spot to spend a summer afternoon. Lobster traps are piled high, forming a wall that borders the picnic covered patio.
We finished our day by heading back to the landing point and enjoying a lobster dinner outside, while soaking in the ocean views before heading back to the mainland. This day was filled with everything I love about Maine and I think of it often.
Why does this bring me bliss? Access to the outdoors is one of the many things about Maine that gives me bliss. A day spent like this enjoying the best of Maine renews my love for the place that I live and reminds me how lucky I am to be here.
What is your perfect summer memory?
| things to know | |
|---|---|
| Place | Monhegan Brewing Company |
| Address | 1 Boody Lane Monhegan, ME 04852 us |
| Phone | (207) 596-0011 |
| Website | Monhegan Island Brewing Company |
| Favorite ♥ | Sour Beers |
I’m participating in a Blogging A-Z Challenge for April 2020. I will be posting new content every day this month except most Sundays. Each post is associated with a letter of the alphabet, starting with A and ending with Z. My theme for the challenge is Bliss. To read more of my A to Z posts from this year, click HERE.
Weekends in Maine 
My best memory is my trip to Rameswaram which is at the southern tip of India. To reach Rameswaram one has to cross a bridge called the Pamban bridge built on the sea. Rameswaram itself is a pilgrimage center for devout Hindus. The temple of lord Ram in Rameswaram is known for its architecture.
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What a wonderful trip. I love memories of past journeys that stay with us. They are so powerful.
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I am fascinated by the many Maine islands I’ve seen on the Maine Cabin Masters show — and also the many vintage cabins that are dotted about them. Mohegan Island looks lovely.
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Maine has many beautiful islands along our coastline. Monhegan is one of my favorites. I’ve actually never watched Maine Cabin Masters. I should check it out. I’m sure I’d love it.
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what a gorgeous view from the cliff overlooking the ocean!! have you ever been to Catalina Island in california? it’s a very popular island here in CA to go hiking.
Visiting from the A to Z Challenge,
The Joyous Living
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I have been to Catalina Island and actually reference it in an upcoming A to Z post! I did some bike riding and snorkeling there years ago. It’s a beautiful spot.
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Anyplace by the sea grounds me and brings bliss
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Me too. It is definitely my happy place!!
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Gorgeous scenery, very peaceful, I can see why it causes you bliss 🙂
And what’s not to love about a lobster dinner!!
My I today is about the International Organizations based in Geneva – plus a good sightseeing part.
https://thethreegerbers.blogspot.com/2020/04/a-z-2020-switzerland-international.html
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I agree. If there’s lobster involved, it’s a good day.
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That looks like a lovely place to visit and relax.
Monstrous Love from A to Z
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It’s a great place to visit if you ever have the chance.
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A perfect choice for an ‘I’ post for A to Z. Loved it!
Sigh….wish we could go there right now. That’s okay. A new place for my bucket list.
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Thank you. I know my bucket list will be bursting at the seams once this pandemic is over. There is so many wonderful things to see and do.
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Summer days remind me of a summer vacation when I was around 10. It was 2 months of learning to swim, eating mangoes, eating heaps of icecream, drinking coconut water.
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Sounds like a wonderful summer! Those relaxed, carefree summer days we spend as children stay with us forever.
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What great pictures. I miss the ocean a lot right now!
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Me too! I can’t wait for things to return to normal and be out enjoying nature again.
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Such gorgeous pictures. After all this isolation and lock down in our homes, everyone would love to be at such a serene and beautiful island!!
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I know. We’ll all be so ready to get outside once this is over.
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Beautiful island! I miss the ocean too, hear the waves, the birds, the wind…
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The ocean is so peaceful. I’m looking forward to many days spent at the ocean this summer once we get past the current situation.
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Fresh air and beautiful scenery is good for the soul.
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I agree. Can’t wait to be back exploring places like Monhegan again soon.
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What is considered Maine’s best summer month? Just asking for a friend 😉
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I love them all. July and August can get a little humid but I don’t mind. September is a great month too where we still get some beautiful, warm days.
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