'22/#20 Twelve Years Later

 We are still in Bar Harbor and if you have followed us from the begining you know that we were here once before. That was before we hit the road full time. Our stay in Bar harbor was just a week but we still had an amazing time. That is one of the reasons we were so looking forward to this trip. The last time we planned on doing the lighthouse and puffin boat trip but were so enamored with Acadia National Park we never got on the boat, so just twelve short years later here we are.

The day couldn't have been more perfect. The water was calm, the views of the lighthouses were clear, we spotted seals and sea lions and harbor dolphins, and yes even a few puffins. It is the end of the puffin season and most have migrated north but as with any migration there will be a few stragglers. 

On the way back we passed the mouth of Winter Harbor and caught a few of the heats of the Annual Lobster Boat Races. Yes they were racing lobster boats! One of them had been clocked at 71 mph! I don' think they can harvest lobster traps that fast but they can get them to market in a hurry. 

As with many tourist areas the local businesses support each other and we took advantage. A local lobster "pound'' offered a discount with our tickets from the boat ride. It was a restaurant we wanted to try so it seemed like a perfect time.

You can see we ordered a variety of food, from seafood dip to steamed shrimp and a platter of shrimp, scallops, whole belly clams, and haddock.

You can also see that we made short work of it all. With our bellys full and all the sea air it is time for a nap. What is on the agenda for next week? We have all week to figure that out.

So I will sign off now from our home in Maine because.....

Home is where we park it,

Frank and Mary