On an afternoon where the weather couldn’t decide if it was going to rain or snow, Hannah and I headed to Schoodic. I did some beachcombing, playing with the iPhone macro lens Hannah gave me for Christmas. I managed to put my last one through the wash.

I love the seashell spirals.

While I was studying shells, Hannah discovered Loons and lured me over. As the lakes inland freeze over, the loons move to open water for the winter.

There were close to a dozen loons scattered about – all juveniles – their hoots echoing across the bay.

After more than an hour, we abandoned the beach and headed to the point, climbing about on the rocks.

Buffleheads bobbed in the surf, diving under the water as if choreographed.

Hannah soaking up as much Maine as possible this week.

A cute Bufflehead pair.

Some fun with Hannah’s crystal sphere.

Resilience.

Winterberry aside a frozen pond.

Five more days to enjoy her before she’s off. But who’s counting?