Our first few days were spent at Bar Harbor Regency Holiday Inn. We were welcomed with a Nor'easter. Good time to try out the waterproof pants so we went to Acadia National Park to explore "Thunder Hole." This is the perfect time during a storm! In all her glory, she boomed and sprayed to the ooohh's and aahhh's of the handful that gathered....
As blustery as it was yesterday, the dawn brought us clear skies and cold temps. We stumbled out of bed and hi-tailed it to Cadillac Mountain to see the sun rise. How romantic...except we shared it with about 200 people! Man was it cold up there! God was showing off His handiwork, another reminder of His greatness and also goodness....
Brrrrr - 37 without a windchill factor, but of course the wind was blowing! Look at my hair!
We headed to our favorite place in town: Hearthside B&B. We spent the next 4 nites here. Settled in our room named "Emily Dickinson" with a fireplace nestled with 2 wingback chairs for cozy reading. Loved it! Thanks Barry and Susan for going the extra mile in the details!
We unpacked and headed out to Acadia NP. We wanted to enjoy the colors of fall, so we went to Eagle Lake and took the path around it. 5.8 miles of splender to leave a sparkle in your eye!
This is the "bar" that you can walk across at low tide. Hence the name: Bar Harbor. A small island at the other end is owned by the National Park. Watch the tide chart as when the tide comes in, it is really fast!
Another place to walk/hike is right outside of the town of Bar Harbor, The Great Meadow Loop.
The Great Meadow...
The Great Meadow...
Long Pond is a new placed we explored in Acadia NP. A flat 2 miles on the west side of the pond which connects to Mansell Mtn. This hike cuts thru some of the nicest woods found on the island. We came down the Perpendicular Trail. What a feat to build. About 4 miles today.
Lunch!
Perpendicular Trail! Next time lets go up first!
Lunch!
Perpendicular Trail! Next time lets go up first!
We took a few hikes this day to make a whole day of autumn leaf peeping. We hiked on the Triad and revisited the North and South Bubbles. Just a few fun shots, gee no one was around!
He was at it again! No success!
He was at it again! No success!
We drove to Rockport, MA., with our dear friends Mike and Lynette to site see from the car, as it was freezing! We always enjoy our time with them. They are loving and generous souls and great to pal around with. Love you! Well, onward to Salem!
Salem, Massachusetts pleasantly surprised me. This town was beautiful, quaint cottages and nice views of the ocean. Was founded in 1626 originally named Naumkeag. 3 years later renamed to Salem, a corruption of the Hebrew word Shalom. Beat that.
Funny, we are both holding our hands in the same way...mmmm...
Oh the commercialism! Temps in the 50's and Dunkin Donuts a few steps away....
Deep in thought..."The burying ground" is the oldest cemetery in Salem that has headstones dating back to the 1600's.
The young, the old, left you wondering.....
The young, the old, left you wondering.....
Wispy winds, blowing leaves,
The sun shining, we in long sleeves.
Autumn blows in on the great northwind,
Swirling fall leaves, chilling our skin.
Apples are picked, the cider so sweet,
Please give me autumn, over that summer heat!
Susan C.
