Maine - Owls Head Lighthouse and the Brass Compass Restaurant

The walk to the lighthouse in Owls Head State Park was a breeze after yesterdays hike.

There were lovely views from the path to the lighthouse.

The lighthouse isn't very tall as it sits on a high cliff overlooking the entrance to
Rockland harbour.

After the walk up the stairs to the building there are spiral stairs and then a ladder into the
light area itself. We were able to go up because there were a couple of volunteers on duty.

From the volunteers we learned that the present lighthouse and lens had been in use since the 1850s and that it also had an automatic fog horn, triggered by moisture in the air. The light can be seen from 16 nautical miles out to sea. There was also a discussion of lobster fishing and only commercial fishing is allowed unless you own shoreline property in which case you can put out a few pots.

The others walked down to the beach while I sketched.

There were some happy sailors out on a sunny day with a brisk wind.

Chuck and Plez had made some suggestions as to places to eat so we went into Rockland, to the Brass Compass, for lunch.

I'm doing my best to help a local lobsterman.

I had a lobster roll (without the roll), coleslaw and sweet potato fries, a glass
of red wine and blueberry pie.

Heather and Don had a Skippers Meal: haddock, fish cake and swiss cheese on a bun.

We have enjoyed everywhere that we have eaten so far but the Brass Compass is our new favorite. Good food, good service and an extensive menu (Judy was able to find something to eat).
My computer is running out of power so I will finish this tomorrow.