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Bar Harbor, Maine October 1, 2006
At this stop it rained almost all day. When it wasn't raining it was getting ready to. In either case, we still ventured off to Acadia National Park to visit Cadillac Mountain. On the way we had a most fantastic lobster and crab dinner. It was through the efforts of wealthy entrepreneurs such as John D. Rockefeller that led President Woodrow Wilson to establish Acadia as the first national park east of the Mississippi. Although noted for its historic beauty there are still fewer than 5,000 year-round residents. I suspect the reason is that most migrate to the warmer climates in the winter. Toward the end of the 1870’s, the stunning setting of Bar Harbor attracted some of the wealthiest families in America. Huge vacation mansions were constructed for John D. Rockefeller, J.P. Morgan, Joseph Pulitzer and others. Many of the old mansions were destroyed in 1947 when a disastrous fire swept through the town,, turning he beautiful estates to ashes. Fortunately for Bar Harbor, Rockefeller also promoted the preservation of the island, as well as the establishment of the National Park in 1919. Bar Harbor presents a unique example of ocean and mountain scenery, which anyone can grow to love.
Our first stop was at the Bar Harbor Inn for a lobster fest.
Yes, it was raining as the bus pulled into the parking lot. The first act of the patrons was to outfit us all with bibs. I hadn't worn a bib since I was in a high chair.
These people know how to put on a feast serving steamed clams, lobster, sweet corn and red potatoes. At the end of the meal we were offered additional clams and sweet corn left over from the preparation of the meal. From there we boarded the bus for the trek up the mountain. Most of the scenes that follow are taken through the window of the bus as it is moving.
These are a couple of the homes that we saw on the way to Cadillac Mountain.
The photos above are of the same home. Note the house in the middle of the left photo. The right photo is a telephoto shot of the home.
Even though it was drizzling with rain, some people found the need to walk to the edge of the waters at a couple of scenic lookouts that the bus stopped at.
We were surprised at the colorful wild flowers growing on the rocky shore.
Because of the information contained in the summit photos, they were saved in a larger format for readability.
View from atop Cadillac Mountain looking toward Bar Harbor. It is located near our ship anchored in the harbor.
A view of what it was like in the 1930's.
Trolleys were a favorite mode of transportation to the summit back then.
Halfway down the mountain we again catch a glimpse of our ship in the harbor. The little town of Bar Harbor is in the distance.
Everything seemed to be quaint and old.
Even the women seemed to be a bit wooden. Note the sailboat sailing behind our ship.
Seconds after I took the photo the red sails were dropped. Timing is everything. Now it's time to get aboard ship and sail for our next stop -- St. John, New Brunswick located in the Bay of Fundy. Return to top Return to New England Advance to St John |
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