In Pursuit Of Maine: July 8, 2014

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

July 8, 2014 - Mermaid Ledge

This is where I usually come when I want to find mermaids. I call it "Mermaid Ledge" because they love to sun themselves here. You must never believe the myths that abound, those which say there is no such thing as a mermaid. Of course, they're perpetuated by the mermaids themselves who have an interest in keeping you ignorant of their existence, but I have seen plenty of them with my own eyes. Unfortunately when I got here today, there was only one mermaid sunning herself on the shore. Usually there are several. I must say she was very uncooperative. She quickly hurled herself into the water because she knew I wanted a picture of her. If you look closely, you can see her shape in the water--I caught her just as she went under. Next time I'll have to remember to bring a snack. They love human food. I've told them before it's not good for them and that a good portion of it isn't even good for humans. They said I should eat more.

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Tuesday, July 8, 2014

July 8, 2014 - Mermaid Ledge