Day 29 - Friday, August 12, 2022 - Part II
Duval's RV Park, Wells, Maine
With half a day left to enjoy, we drive to the Wiggly Bridge in York. You guessed it -- it is a suspension bridge, which spans the brackish York River. It is wide enough for people to meet while walking single file, but because it wiggles, I held onto the wiggly handrails and walked across when no one else was coming. I even waited until Herb got totally off the bridge before I stepped onto it.
An artist might call the photo a study in greens. I really like the intense pastel green of the bridge, set against forest green trees, and a hint of green in the water that is caused by the shadows.
The original Wiggly Bridge was built in the 1930s and is the smallest pedestrian suspension bridge in America. Legend has it that in the 1940s the bridge got its name from a girl scout troop who said it “wiggles” as they walk over it.
One of the locals told us that the bridge originally was only wide enough for one person at a time to cross, but we have not verified that. There is a strong current as the river flows through the narrow opening under the bridge and out into the open water.
After this action packed day of seeing the Nubble Lighthouse and getting our thrill of walking on the Wiggly Bridge, we drive back to Wells to settle in for the evening. But we get another thrill of the interesting effect of the setting sun being reflected on lingering clouds. Photo is taken at 7:30pm.
Willie of Sweet Georgia Brown,
and of Walldog and Willie
Friday, August 12, 2022
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