Today we spent entirely at Acadia National Park. Words simply cannot describe how absolutely stunningly beautiful this place is! Forests of spruce and pine run right up to the rocky beaches. The waves crash repeatedly over the rocks, and tannin-stained water (from bogs and cedar trees) from creeks trickles from beneath the topsoil and in between rock fissures. There is one spot where, when the tide is rising, it crashes on and in/under some rocks on the shore in such a way that it sounds like thunder (the spot is aptly named "Thunder Hole"). The air smells wonderfully of the conifers and sea. It is all truly indescribable. I can only hope you can catch a glimpse of the beauty in Kim's and Mom's photos.
It started out drizzly and foggy and cloudy, but cleared up around lunch time. Then it became quite foggy again after dinner time.
We had a wonderful 2 hour, horse-drawn carriage ride through a special portion of the park up to the summit of Days Mountain. In the park, the only thing you are allowed to take with you are blueberries. Maine is known for their native blueberries! We were introduced to what the bushes looked like, and then Abby and I started searching for them! We were successful. They were extremely sweet and yummy (and tiny!), but of course, this is their prime season.
After leaving the park (we will return tomorrow literally before the crack of dawn), we went to Bar Harbor for dinner. Remember the TV show "Dark Shadows"? Well, Collinsport was based off of Bar Harbor.
There is a point within the harbor that you can walk on when the tide is out. We walked on it! Abby and I had a blast skipping stones on the water and running around. We went out about halfway, and stayed out there for under 30 minutes. But, we didn't stay long because we were all hungry, and it was getting dark. I'll let Kim tell you more about this one.
Then, we went to dinner, where Mom and Kim entertained Abby and me with their attempts to eat (crack open) a lobster. It was quite humorous...
Oh, and blueberry margaritas are super delicious!!! We all partook in a virgin one. I have a photo on my phone... I'll see if I can get it to upload sometime. :oS
Lastly, the super kind waiter, Camden, showed us the lobster tank as we left. I'll let Abby describe this more (she got to hold one!!!), but I touched its soft underside of the tail (you know, where all the fertilized eggs stick on the females--I think). He also pried open the claws (rubber bands securely in place) and showed how easily they chop carrots. A carrot (stick) gives about the same resistance as a human finger. Chew on that one for a minute...
Ok, that's all for tonight. We wake up in 4 hours to catch the sun rise over Cadillac Mountain.
No comments:
Post a Comment