Penobscot Narrows Observatory and Fort Knox

We went sightseeing with a family that David really enjoyed.  We went to an observatory tower and a fort (which were right next to each other.)

That skinny thing in the distance is the bridge observatory.

This was the fun family we went with.  It was awesome to watch David interact with their boys. 

I decided to go for it and try valiantly not to let the height bother me.  My plan was to stand as far away from the windows.

I tried stepping closer and point my camera down.  Just looking at the photo makes my heart race and I can feel the fear creeping in!

But I did it!  I was grateful to see the beautiful landscape.
Next we headed over to the fort.  David was messing around outside.. . .

There was a small town across the bay called Bucksport that really caught my eye.  It was just as I imagined all small towns in Northern New England must look like!

This was the outside of the fort as we were heading to the entrance.

David facing down into a canon.

There was a reenactment of a canon being shot that was pretty fascinating.  The fellow below was narrating and telling the others what to do. . .



I tried to take of picture when they shot it off, but I JuMpEd and this is the shot I ended up with.  I thought it was pretty funny.
The inside of the fort was pretty cool.  I can’t imagine how cold it must have been during the winter months.

There’s Bucksport!

It was a fun sight seeing adventure.