http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Maine/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from North America , United States , Maine en-us Sat, 18 May 2013 20:06:32 +0000 Sat, 18 May 2013 20:06:32 +0000 Since Monhegan is the only place I39ve been lately I can add a few pics here. http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Maine/Monhegan-Island/blog-781183.html So once upon a time we started this roadtrip which I call Adventures in a Disposable Car. As mentioned the plan was to drive one way from Calgary to Halifax Nova Scotia through the United States and then fly home. BUT the car only made it to Omaha Nebraska. We rented a car at the Omaha airport but since we had no intention of returning it to the pickup location we werent allow http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Maine/Bar-Harbor/blog-780536.html I enjoy traveling a lot and have visited many countries in the Americas and Asia. Europe is next on my list. But when I39m traveling I rely on good website to keep me entertained during downtime on the airplane at the bus station etc. One of my favorite websites due to my love for the game of Scrabble is this page on Scrabble Hints I look up strategies and hints and I enjoy playing Scrab http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Maine/Auburn/blog-772325.html Well here we are in Maine. When we crossed the boarder they took away my tomato39s and grapefruit. Apparently you can39t enter the states with some fruits and vegetables from another country even Canada. The couple we met at our last Canada campground are joining us for a Canadian Thanksgiving tomorrow yep Turkey on the BBQ and all the dressings. We stayed here for 3 days and had a loo http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Maine/Bar-Harbor/blog-752204.html Camden is a lovely little town with a stream running through it behind buildings under buildings ending in a pond which then cascades down rocks into the bay. We came across Camden two years ago just as the town was launching its annual Camden Windjammer Festivalin the Camden Harbor a celebration of Maine39s windjammer fleet. We were enchanted by the place. So we revisited Camden this f http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Maine/Camden/blog-752085.html Good morning Portland. So the day was overcast but we still had a full schedule and most of it was driving so it wasn39t too much of a problem. It is a neat little town. We did not get to see much of it on the drive in the previous night. There are some cruise ships docked across the street from the hotel. Those are some big boats. Don39t forget to get more of the visit to Portland at http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Maine/Portland/blog-751511.html Whew 22 hours transit time is a long poke especially when it starts at 530 a.m. so you aren39t able to sleep for the long leg across the Pacific Looking back it is all a blur of airplane meals six of them and movies. The best I saw was The Joy Luck Club culturally appropriate for a trip from China.But here we are back in Maine having been picked up at the airport by Erika. We find th http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Maine/Biddeford/blog-750735.html I will not have internet tonight so no blog. I will be in Salisbury MA hopefully staying on the beach. The weather looks good so it will be my last hoorah on the coast. I39ll finish the blog Sunday. Thank you all for reading I39ve enjoyed writing it. http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Maine/Houlton/blog-747875.html Our night at Elm River Camp Ground was exceptional. I drove on the grass and Pennelope was immediately level. The restrooms were right behind me and the internet was fast and my computer accessed it with no problem. The restrooms proved to be exceptional which is VERY rare.I had coffee and a shower then took Oscar for his walk. Pictures . We walked along the river and enjoyed the autumn colors an http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Maine/Houlton/blog-747783.html Acadia was the first National park east of the Mississippi and is the most visited National Park. I am very happy that we came here during the shoulder season when it was far from its summer hustle bustle and crowds. The campground we were at is was a large campground and was perhaps a quarter full. We did the normal touristy stuff. We walked the streets of Bar Harbor while we decided where to e http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Maine/Bar-Harbor/blog-747295.html Hi All Here are some photos taken from the top of Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park the highest point on the Atlantic Coast of the US and the first place touched by the sun each day in our country.On this trip we39ve been on the top three times to watch the sunset. In past trips we39ve also watched the sun come up and seen the stars late at night.As sunset draws near we39ve http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Maine/Hancock/blog-746365.html Hi Friends I thought I39d begin our fall trip blogs with photos of Acadia National Park on the coast of northern Maine. We39ve been here for a full week which is quite a long time for us as we usually only stay in a particular place for a couple of days. But then we did get married here on Saturday which took up a little time.We39ve seen gorgeous sunny days rainy days like today col http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Maine/Hancock/blog-746234.html I woke this morning early after a fairly good nights sleep made coffee and put a warm fleece on to have my coffee outside. Marg and Oscar were still sleeping so I didnt want to make too much noise. It was beautiful out the sun had just risen so there was that magic light everywhere. We had a busy morning planned so I showered got dressed and started moving things to our new site which was http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Maine/Bar-Harbor/blog-746165.html Sunrise and Sunset Its still dark but were going. Yes sunrise on Cadillac Mt. Apparently when one is in Acadia you must do sunrise on the mt. We just dressed and were on the road by 545 A. M. The sky was getting brighter as we traveled along would we make itWhen we reached the summit the parking lot was almost full it must be the thing to do. I took a picture of the people waiting to wi http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Maine/Bar-Harbor/blog-745652.html AcadiaIt seems 7 am is the wake up time. There was a decent breeze and the air smelled of fresh salt water. The tide is out so rocks are exposed with seaweed draping over them. A contrast of mustard yellow and black.After some morning chores Oscar was content to just lay in bed so I took my chair coffee and binoculars and resumed my pose of last night. No peace this morning though. I was watching http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Maine/Bar-Harbor/blog-745354.html Unity Maine I woke to the sound of pitter patter on the roof and knew it was a good day to travel. I am told this is typical Maine weather can be socked in for days. They promise clearing this afternoon rain tonight and sunny Sunday afternoon. Well see.I showered dressed walked Oscar and broke camp and was able to leave at 845.As we traveled north on 95 there was a sign that said Look http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Maine/Wells/blog-745343.html Moody Beach Maine Its 8 pm and Im exhausted Oscar is already buried somewhere in the blankets. We started out slowly the weather was overcast and in the 40s so who wants to go to the beach and freeze. We did the big loop in the campground leisurely had breakfast then secured Pennelope and took off for the visitors center that I had spotted yesterday. They had a couple of nature wal http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Maine/Wells/blog-745131.html Trying not to reflect too heavily as we get ready to make the last crossing of our cruise. Nostalgia is best saved for winter evenings when I39m finally going through the 10000 photos. Portland has been a perfectly delightful place to linger and meet some of the most amazing folks while waiting for fair west winds and pancake seas. Do I hear the old salts guffawing Yeah I know. Pancakes are http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Maine/Portland/blog-744267.html Mardi soir. 4e journe de vacances.On a march dans le parc Acadia. Randonne autour d39un lac Jordan Pond. La piste de randonne tait du jamais vu. Amnage comme une route presque.Diner dans le parc spcialit de la maison popovers. Dlicieux et trs ar.Aprsmidi marche sur un carriage road. Les carriage roads ont t btis par Rockeffeller pour son plaisirse se pro http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Maine/Bar-Harbor/blog-744088.html ltpre stylelineheight 175 msoborderalt solid CCCCCC .75pt msopaddingalt 4.0pt 4.0pt 4.0pt 4.0pt padding 0ingtAs you know we have trouble letting go and why should we when we don39t really have to One new friend Linda Anne from Rockport actually reappeared on her bicycle in Portland yesterday as she starts her holiday. Who knows maybe she39ll surprise us again and mee http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Maine/Portland/blog-742214.html