Bar Harbor July 1 – August 30, 2022
As my previous post mentioned, Bar Harbor is a small town on Mount Desert Island on the coast of Maine. The town is typical of most small coastal towns. Despite being near one of the most popular national parks, I did not think the town had a cheesy tourist feel.
We walked the Shore Path from the Harbor.
We enjoyed touring and shopping in Bar Harbor. We also enjoyed the restaurants, breweries and bars. I did not take pictures of everything, but I did take a few.
We ate at Galyn’s with Bob and Michelle (our friends from Cape Cod). It was delicious.
We had dinner at Blaze Brewing Company with David and Mary (we met them on the carriage roads, Mary’s brother is an attorney from Panama City who we know – small world right?).
Lobster was everywhere. Lots of nights we just bought fresh lobster, had it steamed and brought it home. It was absolutely delicious!
We spent some time relaxing at the campground – retirement is hard work! Even though it was warm during the day, the nights were cold.
We took a few day trips. We went to Bangor several times. Once we just rode to an RV store to by a new toilet (not fun). We stopped in Sea Dog Brewery after I picked of Steve from his flight to South Florida (this was fun). We also met Bob and Michelle at Masons Brewery and had dinner. (also fun).
We took a day trip to see Fort Knox (not the one in Kentucky). This fort was built in 1844 to protect against future British incursion of the Penobscot River and towns on the river. No British incursion occurred after 1844, so the fort is very well preserved. Located alongside the fort is the Penobscot Narrows Observatory and Bridge. The observatory had spectacular views.
The observatory is in the right tower of the Penobscot Narrows Bridge,
We took a kayak tour on the west side of Mount Desert Island with Bob and Michelle. I think we saw an eagle, but I could not be sure. We had a good time, but I liked going to the brewery after the trip better. I do not think kayaking is my thing.
One of the must do items on my list for Maine was whale watching. On the trip, the boat drove about 25 miles off shore to a known route for whales. We did see whales. We were told that we saw three sets (mother and calf), but it was hard to tell because they never surfaced at the same time. I only saw them for a couple minutes because I (along with 30% of the boat) got sick. It was horrible. Steve was fine and he was able to get most of the pictures of the whales. I think I am on whale watching probation from now on.
After two months in Bar Harbor it is time to move on. Our next stop is Franconia, New Hampshire.
“Harbor Lights” by Bruce Hornsby