This morning we meandered down to the dock to say good bye to a couple of our visitors. There were several jumpers from the dock as the ferry pulled away. It's a Monhegan traditional way to say farewell, doesn't happen every time the ferry leaves, but pretty often considering the water is about 60 degrees, and at a low-ish tide like today, it's a 15 foot drop, and then climb up the dock's ladder. We said good bye to our friends, then hung out for a coffee, chatted with a few locals we know and watched the pick up trucks line up again for the next incoming ferry. Everything is beautiful against the backdrop of graceful Manana island across the harbor.
This is my two hundred ninety-seventh daily drawing. Thanks for your continued interest.
Love this and the story along with it. I've only been there once, but did get to paint, and yes! there were people jumping off the dock as out ferry pulled off.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Anne. We have enjoyed our time there each of the last fifteen summers. When we left, a 27-year old friend visiting, jumped for us. So brave.
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