It was a great day, weather wise, and so we headed for the coast to enjoy the sun and the warmth – something we haven’t had an abundance of this summer so far. As you can see from the first photo, we weren’t the only ones with the same idea.

Tom Remington Photo

Tom Remington Photo

We arrived at the beach just in time to see the tide making its return trip in. Although we got there too late to walk the sandbar out to the rock island, my granddaughter sure did enjoy the large waves. I think the water temp was around 60 degrees, give or take a few. Brrrrrrrrr!!

Tom Remington Photo

No trip to the ocean would be complete without a few of these guys looking for a handout. Seagulls or more affectionately known in small groups as dump ducks, never stay too far away from the crowds of picnickers.

Tom Remington Photo

Difficult to get a good quality shot of the lighthouse from so far away but this should give you a good idea of what it looks like. I believe this lighthouse is located on Fox Island, which sits about a mile perhaps just southeast of Popham Beach.
*Update* Reader Richard Paradis was kind enough to straighten out on the location of this lighthouse. It is the Sequin Island lighthouse. I honestly knew that and don’t know why I said Fox other than it’s nearby. Thanks Richard!

Make sure to check out the other series of Maine – The Way Life Is

Part I
Part II
Part III
Part V
Part VI

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