Cruise to Bailey Island

This past Friday we had the opportunity to go on a cruise with some resident friends to Bailey Island, the farthest island in Casco Bay.  Of course we couldn't pass it up!  I was a little worried about getting on a boat with two kids for 4 hours, but it was so worth it!

The crew before boarding

This little lady was so excited! 

So was this man, obviously.  He was convinced we were going to see some pirates along the way.  And maybe some whales. ;)

Spring Point Lighthouse.  

Chief head rock.. this is a natural rock formation

Lighthouse in the distance... I'm pretty sure it was Ram's lighthouse

The famous cribstone bridge on Bailey Island.  You can read about it here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bailey_Island_Bridge

One of the ships Logan was sure held pirates.  The captain of the boat we were on did show us an island where Captain Keith used to dock.  He would trick boats into thinking that they were in Portland harbor, and when they would get too close they would run aground because of the shallow water.  Then Captain Keith and his crew would rob them.  The pirates were later hung on that island.  Logan was very impressed.

Another view of the pirate ship.  

My little sailor :)

On the Cribstone Bridge

Next to the bridge

In Cook's restaurant on Bailey Island.  Logan loved the old scuba suit.  Apparently they have amazing  wild blueberry pie here.  I bought two pieces, carried them around the island, kept them safe on the boat back, and made it all the way back to our car with them, while dragging two super tired kids behind me.  Then I managed to leave them on top of the car when I drove away.  Oh well.  Hopefully someone was able to enjoy them. :)

We saw a lot of seals, but never did see any whales.  Logan was disappointed, and made me promise we will go whale watching soon.  He was sure we saw several pirates along the way, though.

There were so many islands!  And they were all gorgeous.

This tiny lighthouse, Pocahontas Lighthouse, is actually registered with the US lighthouse association, or something like that.  I though it was super cute.

Fort Gorges, built for WWII.  And just like every super old fort in Maine, never used. :)