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| Acadia 2005 Trip |
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| We decided to celebrate out first anniversary by returning to Bar Harbor, ME and
Acadia National Park. We traveled from Cincinnati to Bangor on the evening of August 4, and to the park first thing August 5. |
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| August 5, 2005 - Day 1 |
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As we got to Acadia, we
noticed to was foggy and the visibility was not
very good. We choose to walk along the Ocean Path
from Sand Beach to Otter Point. The trail is approximately
2 miles each way and follows the Park Loop Road.
On the way, we passed Thunder Hole (which was lacking
any thunder). The trail has many nice spots where
you can duck off and see the ocean or scramble along
the rocks.
After our warm up hike, we headed into Bar harbor
proper to check in and get some lunch. Helene and
Louie greeted us at Ullikana and we moved our bag
up to Henry's room for the night. We then headed
out in search of lunch and to schedule some activities.
We ate lunch at the Quarterdeck and then moved on
to schedule some sea kayaking.
As we headed through town, we couldn't help but
notice a few changes. The park at the end of Maine
Street was complete and had wonderful flowers and
an arborway. In fact, Ullikana itself had done some
improvements, adding a walkway with brick pavers
in front of the house.
Our arrangements complete, we stopped for ice cream
at CJ's on the main square. Then we made out way
back to relax a bit before dinner. We continued
our wanderings around 5pm and after making it down
to the pier to look at Bar Island, we saw (and heard)
weather coming in. We beat a hasty retreat back
to Ullikana and had some cheese and crackers while
we waited for the storm.
The thunder came and went with little fanfare and
even less rain. We cleaned up and headed to Testa's
for dinner. The food came out piping hot, but Howard's
shrimp fra diavolo was even hotter. Two hours later
his lips were still tingling from the spices. While
the food was okay, we probably won't return as there
are other restaurants we prefer. |
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| Howard along the Ocean Path |
Sand Beach through the fog |
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| Along the Ocean Path #1 |
Along the Ocean Path #2 |
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| Along the Ocean Path #3 |
Otter Cliff |
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