Today we went on an adventure, heading to a part of Acadia National Park that we didn't even know existed.
Took a while but we finally found it. First we went to a little town called Winter Harbor. The view from the actual harbor was just something. Cute little town we think it was about 2 miles long. Real "Maine" looking houses.
Then we ventured into Acadia Park headed toward the Schoodic area. This part of the park is very quiet and not well visited. The views were amazing they all overlooked the Frenchman Bay. The rock formations were really something. The water was really rough today. Even saw a porcupine. Took a lot of pictures, we were a little disappointed that is was cloudy and overcast today. Yesterday when we sat around and did absolutely nothing it was a bright, clear sunny day. Oh well the luck of the travelers.
Art glass is very prominent in Winter Harbor and a little town of Goldsboro. They had some awesome pieces.
Stopped at a few other places, these people are very "artsy" and extremely talented.
Found a really unusual restaurant for dinner "Ruth & Wimpys" the food was great, they have huge kettles out front cooking fresh lobsters for the diners.
Enjoyed another dinner that we didn't have to cook.
Well tomorrow it's off to Mystic, CT and a visit with our niece Rebecca, haven't seen her in ages.
Staying there a few days and then not sure where we are headed.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Friday, June 18, 2010
June 18, 2010 Friday
We woke to a glorious sunny day here in Bar Harbor, Maine.
Decided to get an early start since it is supposed to be 90 degrees today.
Headed out to Acadia National Park.
First we drove to the top of Cadillac Mountain, you can see an unbelievable distance, it was a little hazy, but the views were amazing. Overlooking the Frenchman Bay we saw a Cruise ship and a Tall ship. We could see the town we are actually staying in which is the town of Trenton.
We took many, many pictures today. So much to see, like almost hitting a large eight point deer.
We stayed in the park for about 4 hours, then it was on to our "chores".
First we went to the "pie lady", we were so happy she was still in business, bought a few pies to freeze, and of course small ones for now.
We headed to the Atlantic Brewing Company to get Robbie beer and Robert root beer.
Then it was off to the Bar Harbor Tea Company to get Kelly her tea and a few for Dorothy too.
We found a small winery along the way and of course had to stop, their wine was just OK not great and their prices were steep.
Actually had dinner in the motorhome, then went to a lobster pound and bought lobster that they cooked for us to take back to pull apart and freeze the meat. Robert has officially had enough lobster for a while OK maybe a long while.
Tomorrow is supposed to be another hot day really don't have anything planned, guess we will play it by ear.
June 17, 2010 Thursday
Driving into Bar Harbor, Maine today.
The traffic is light, but the roads are still awful.
Crossed over the USA border about 10 AM.
Just a side note for Annette - when we got the the USA border the officer asked us to pull forward, shut off the engine and allow him access inside.
Yes Dorothy started to panic, not that we had anything to hide, but what an awful feeling that we did something wrong and didn't even know it.
He opened our freezers and refrigerator and asked many many questions.
He took our beautiful red ripe tomatoes and 1 left over apple.
He did not take the 10 lobsters we had frozen right off the wharf.
Guess he needed a slice of tomato for his sandwich and a piece of fruit for dessert.
He didn't find the 7 pound wheel of Gouda cheese that we brought back. The "cheese lady" said it was ok to bring it back it is not considered to a contaminant.
After that experience we think we will stick to the USA.
It started to rain and continued until late in the day around dinner time. Stayed in most of the day and did laundry. When it stopped raining took a short drive around. Then chose a great log cabin for dinner. So far we have had wonderful luck with restaurants.
Tomorrow we head into Acadia National Park.
National parks are one of our favorite things to tour.
Have been there before, but are still looking forward to it.
The traffic is light, but the roads are still awful.
Crossed over the USA border about 10 AM.
Just a side note for Annette - when we got the the USA border the officer asked us to pull forward, shut off the engine and allow him access inside.
Yes Dorothy started to panic, not that we had anything to hide, but what an awful feeling that we did something wrong and didn't even know it.
He opened our freezers and refrigerator and asked many many questions.
He took our beautiful red ripe tomatoes and 1 left over apple.
He did not take the 10 lobsters we had frozen right off the wharf.
Guess he needed a slice of tomato for his sandwich and a piece of fruit for dessert.
He didn't find the 7 pound wheel of Gouda cheese that we brought back. The "cheese lady" said it was ok to bring it back it is not considered to a contaminant.
After that experience we think we will stick to the USA.
It started to rain and continued until late in the day around dinner time. Stayed in most of the day and did laundry. When it stopped raining took a short drive around. Then chose a great log cabin for dinner. So far we have had wonderful luck with restaurants.
Tomorrow we head into Acadia National Park.
National parks are one of our favorite things to tour.
Have been there before, but are still looking forward to it.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Wednesday June 16, 2010
Well we headed out this morning heading into St Stevens in New Brunswick. Just staying overnight.
How these people drive on these roads every day is just something. If our roads were in this condition, we would have strung up our county guys long ago.
The other interesting thing we have noticed are the hitch hikers there are tons of them, for us it is weird we haven't seen one in years.
The people here are so trusting you can pump your gas move your car out of the way and then go in and pay, what a concept.
Here in St Stevens there are a few smoke houses that specialize in Salmon. By the time we got here everything was closed, they close everything at 5 PM.
Found a little and we mean little diner that was family owned and after arriving we knew we made the right choice all the locals came in and the food was great.
Staying at not so nice a campground, but it is a flat open space to park in for one night.
Tomorrow we head out to USA and Bar Harbor
How these people drive on these roads every day is just something. If our roads were in this condition, we would have strung up our county guys long ago.
The other interesting thing we have noticed are the hitch hikers there are tons of them, for us it is weird we haven't seen one in years.
The people here are so trusting you can pump your gas move your car out of the way and then go in and pay, what a concept.
Here in St Stevens there are a few smoke houses that specialize in Salmon. By the time we got here everything was closed, they close everything at 5 PM.
Found a little and we mean little diner that was family owned and after arriving we knew we made the right choice all the locals came in and the food was great.
Staying at not so nice a campground, but it is a flat open space to park in for one night.
Tomorrow we head out to USA and Bar Harbor
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Tuesday June 15, 2010
Had a nice breakfast then on the tour route again.
How one whole part of a country can be obsessed with just one person is mind boggling. Laura Maud Montgomery is almost a saint to these people; there must be 6 different houses, museums and shops all dedicated to her. For you who don't know her she wrote Anne of Green Gables and a total of 23 books. I guess if it wasn't for her there wouldn't be much to do or see here except fishing boats and water. Oh but we found other things.
We have really enjoyed this part of Canada and found lots of other things to do other than Green Gable blah blah blah.
Today we went for a ride heading West and saw many fishing boats still moored, it is so windy and chilly today. It didn't even get out of the 50's. One of us loved it.
We found a canning company that makes all their jams, jellies, and salsa right on the premises. And boy were they good.
Found a store called "Cow" they are supposed to have the best ice cream in the world, so of course we had to give it a try, it was OK, but don't think they have ever had Merrymede ice cream.
Didn't have lunch so we decided to try a lobster supper place and boy did we make a good choice. Food was good and they had a 60 ft. salad bar.
Got back to the motorhome early and are plotting the route for tomorrow. We are headed back to New Brunswick then on to Maine.
How one whole part of a country can be obsessed with just one person is mind boggling. Laura Maud Montgomery is almost a saint to these people; there must be 6 different houses, museums and shops all dedicated to her. For you who don't know her she wrote Anne of Green Gables and a total of 23 books. I guess if it wasn't for her there wouldn't be much to do or see here except fishing boats and water. Oh but we found other things.
We have really enjoyed this part of Canada and found lots of other things to do other than Green Gable blah blah blah.
Today we went for a ride heading West and saw many fishing boats still moored, it is so windy and chilly today. It didn't even get out of the 50's. One of us loved it.
We found a canning company that makes all their jams, jellies, and salsa right on the premises. And boy were they good.
Found a store called "Cow" they are supposed to have the best ice cream in the world, so of course we had to give it a try, it was OK, but don't think they have ever had Merrymede ice cream.
Didn't have lunch so we decided to try a lobster supper place and boy did we make a good choice. Food was good and they had a 60 ft. salad bar.
Got back to the motorhome early and are plotting the route for tomorrow. We are headed back to New Brunswick then on to Maine.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Monday June 14, 2010
Back to sightseeing!
Today we traveled to the home of Anne of Green Gables. It is on a beautiful farm and the gardens are unbelievable. When you exited the house the scent from lilacs engulfed you.
The lilacs and lupines grow here prolifically. They are just lovely.
We found a farm that makes their own Gouda cheese - it is yummy. We bought some to bring home - maybe we will have a wine and cheese party Canadian style when we get back.
We also went into another national park and saw 2 eagles sitting on branches on the side of a river. That was breathtaking to see them in their natural habitat. They say there were around 50 feasting on fish near one of the beaches. It was raining too hard to walk to see them Just a little disappointed about it; but at least we saw 2.
We actually got to see the Gulf of the St. Lawrence. Never thought we would see that in our lifetime. Their national parks are nothing like they are in America. Here they don't officially open until the end of June so you enter them for free until then.
Went to another wool store - one of us just loves them, and Dorothy bought a wool sweater that was from local sheep, knit by a local resident. Can't wait to wear it.
The funniest thing was the convenience store that has a denture clinic in it. Odd.
Went to a goat farm where they produce their own soap and have quite a variety.
It is a cool rainy day, tomorrow we are planning on having dinner at one of the "lobster supper" places here, some are at churches some are a wharfs we will let you know how it is.
Today we traveled to the home of Anne of Green Gables. It is on a beautiful farm and the gardens are unbelievable. When you exited the house the scent from lilacs engulfed you.
The lilacs and lupines grow here prolifically. They are just lovely.
We found a farm that makes their own Gouda cheese - it is yummy. We bought some to bring home - maybe we will have a wine and cheese party Canadian style when we get back.
We also went into another national park and saw 2 eagles sitting on branches on the side of a river. That was breathtaking to see them in their natural habitat. They say there were around 50 feasting on fish near one of the beaches. It was raining too hard to walk to see them Just a little disappointed about it; but at least we saw 2.
We actually got to see the Gulf of the St. Lawrence. Never thought we would see that in our lifetime. Their national parks are nothing like they are in America. Here they don't officially open until the end of June so you enter them for free until then.
Went to another wool store - one of us just loves them, and Dorothy bought a wool sweater that was from local sheep, knit by a local resident. Can't wait to wear it.
The funniest thing was the convenience store that has a denture clinic in it. Odd.
Went to a goat farm where they produce their own soap and have quite a variety.
It is a cool rainy day, tomorrow we are planning on having dinner at one of the "lobster supper" places here, some are at churches some are a wharfs we will let you know how it is.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Sunday June 13, 2010
Hi Everyone:
Nothing to report today other than were drove to Cavendish. Staying here for a few days. Didn't do anything today our driver is a little under the weather.
Hopefully we will have an adventue filled day tomorrow.
Nothing to report today other than were drove to Cavendish. Staying here for a few days. Didn't do anything today our driver is a little under the weather.
Hopefully we will have an adventue filled day tomorrow.
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