We left the campground about 9:30 this morning. Ambivalence is the word for the morning. It is always exciting to be going someplace new and unknown. But it is particularly hard to be leaving this National Park. It was a bucket list item that certainly has not disappointed. In fact, it surpassed all expectations that […]
Bikes, Lobster and a Kayak
As we continued to explore the park, there were still a few things on our list to do. We started Sunday afternoon by taking our bikes to the Loop Road at Eagle Lake. We set out for a 10 mile ride. We had no idea that the route would take us around two mountains with […]
Getting Acclimated
The last two days have been spent mostly in the park. Yesterday we got our bearings so we can plan our bike rides and our kayak float. Today there is a high surf warning due to the Nor’easter expected to hit land later this evening. Kind of exciting to be in Maine with a Nor’easter […]
Bucket List Item on the Horizon
Before leaving Freeport we decide to do something we have not done in about five weeks. We get up early and go out for breakfast…one of Ed’s favorite things to do. Just as we get up to leave we make eye contact with the couple at the table behind us. We exchange pleasantries but then […]
L.L. BEAN Gone Bad
We start this morning in Freeport with the intention of having the shopping experience that everyone talks about in Freeport, Maine. This area is home to retailer LL Bean. I would rather do almost anything than shop but decide since we both need to replace 10 year old hiking boots…what better place. Timing is everything…the […]