Maine Coast

Acadia National Park was our next stop (after short detour to Cole Military Transportation Museum).  The National Park is on an island off of the coast of Maine and apparently a desirable “leaf-peeping” destination.  Of course we didn’t know this and were a bit baffled at the crowds until someone reminded us that it was Columbus Day and everyone had the day off.  We drove the main park loop around the island, making a few stops to see such things as Thunder Hole - which I guess only “thunders” when the tide is coming in, and Seal Cove and Jacob’s Pond.  

There were a few low stone bridges on this one-way/no-place-to-turn-around loop.  I actually got out on one 11’8” one to make sure we could make it (well, really just to videotape in case we didn’t).  Given this recurring problem, we actually measured the height of the RV a few weeks ago and it is 12’10” but since 11'8” was the lowest point on the bridge, we did fine.  Who needs to hit bridges when there are plenty of low-hanging tree branches to do all desired damage?

We ate dinner and shopped in quaint Bar Harbor – Kambria ordered Boiled Maine Lobster – she came to regret that due to her previously mentioned issue with eating meat while looking at the animal it comes from…

The weather cooperated (cold but clear), but when we woke up to snow flurries this morning we were glad to be heading south. We managed to drive out of the storm and made our way down the coast, stopping at towns and lighthouses along the way.  It truly is a beautiful time of year to be in the Northeast..