Tonight, I had the delight of paddling down part of the Saint John River with my friend Jeff and his dog Milo. We put the canoe in near Mactaquac Dam and paddled down to the boat ramp near my house......along the way, we stopped for a tour around one of the islands which was uninhabited save for a few deer and an old shack that took the brunt of the recent flooding. We saw some wildlife...........two beautiful bald eagles flew right over us. For most of our paddle, we had the whole river to ourselves.
Milo in search of deer. 
Jeff on Savage island. Now does this guy really look like the type who sings Bohemian Rhapsody on the top of a mountain?? Yes he does!
Mamma mia, mamma mia........
We were inudated with amazing reflections on the glass calm river........this shot reminds me of a bayou.....kind of mossy look from the debris captured during the flood.
It was a wonderful evening...........can't wait to do it again. Thank you Jeff.
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"Within you there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself."
Hermann Hesse
"Through return to simple living Comes control of desires. In control of desires Stillness is attained. In stillness the world is restored."
Lao Tzu
i liked these quotes....reminded me of how i felt the last time i took a sojourn down a river like you did
That looks so peaceful. serene and idyllic. What a wonderful way to spend an evening and he can sing on my mountaintop any time he likes ;)
paul....they sum up my feelings exactly too. they are beautiful. thank you.
simply living is a refuge.
Gypsy....it was very serene last night and i loved spending it with my friend.....a good soul he is.
You live in such an amazing place! You also have a capacity to see and frame beauty with your camera and your keyboard. You are very blessed! Yes he does look like someone who could belt out Bohemian Rhapsody on the top of a mountain---and that is wonderful. May you always be surrounded by beauty and interesting friends.
August is laughing across the sky
Laughing while paddle, canoe and I,
Drift, drift,
Where the hills uplift
On either side of the current swift.
Be strong, O paddle!
Be brave, canoe!
The reckless waves
you must plunge into.
Reel, reel.
On your trembling keel,
But never a fear my craft will feel.
Pauline Johnston
enjoy! wasabun :)
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