Roque
Fabled Roque sits at the east end of Moosabec Reach. Jonesport is on the northern side of the Reach. It is clear that this part of the Maine coast is not as wealthy as what we saw to the west of Schoodic Point and Acadia. Here, the houses are smaller and less well-appointed. The structures are simpler. In its austerity, though, east of Schoodic is as beautiful as anywhere in the world. And Roque is not the period, but rather the exclamation point of the coast.
Roque is well known for its long, sandy beach. The island is privately owned. The owners permit respectful and limited walking by visitors. The owners will sometimes ride their horses along the sandy beach. The hay fields just inland from the beach are mown and the hay stored for winter use.
Coming in to the immense bay that is formed by the semi-circle of rock arms, the visitor is struck by the rugged nature of the rock. It stands in contrast to the sandy beach at the northern half of the bay.
Tomorrow, we go Head Harbor at the eastern end of Great Wass. Because the weather is expected to deteriorate in the next few days, we need to get back to Acadia before the winds and rain come in.
Cheers,
Andiamo.
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