I rolled out of my mom's cottage just before 8am to ride to Winter Harbor to catch the ferry to Bar Harbor and
Acadia National Park. While waiting for the ferry I was fortunate enough to see one of the local harbor residents having his pick of Mackerel for breakfast.
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| Bald Eagle waiting for a fish snack |
The Ferry pulled out on time and we had a wonderful DownEast morning to ride across the bay to Bar Harbor. The route took us past local fisherman, porpoises, and about 5000 lobster trap buoys.
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| Local fisherman making the rounds |
We also cruised by Spectacle Island where one can stay for a cost effective $9500 a week and for $2500 more you get a chef! Needless to say the ferry did not stop.............Why does this place not pop up on Hotels.com?
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| Spectacle Island--where do I sign up? |
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| The Ferry (the small one hidden behind the gangway) |
After arrival I unloaded my bike and was off to ride the Acadia Loop, climb Cadillac Mountain, have lunch in Bar Harbor and work my way home.
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| Cadillac Mountain at 1500' Above Sea Level (Sea Level in the background) |
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| The Acadia Loop |
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Maine Coast from the Loop
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As a kid I had done the loop and Cadillac many times via car but to ride it by bike gave me a whole new appreciation for the wonders of the Park. Definitely a must do for other cyclists. The roads are in amazing condition too!
After the ferry ride home where I dozed for a few minutes I rode the Schoodic loop before returning home
JOCMO: Descending Cadillac...............wheeee
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