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Mamasue
09-14-2003, 07:25 AM
Hi ya everyone! First of all...big thanks to Kari for all her help with Birthday Wishes. She did great and I appreciate it! ;)

We couldn't have asked for better weather. Not one drop of rain, clear skies, sunny with temperatures in the 70-80's. We stayed in Boothbay Harbor for 3 nights and it was delightful. Lots of shops to browse in and good food to eat. We did take a Lighthouse cruise which was great but pictures didn't come out to well. I took a picture of a great little place where we had lunch after the Railroad ride and tour. Its a little trailer situated on a piece of land near the centerah of Boothbay. Bet's is the name....the portions are large. One serving of Fish Fry contains 3 good filets of fish with loads of fries. Delicious and filling and all for $10.00 which feeds two people. Ebe Tide was a nice little place for breakfast if you are interested in a traditional menu. We traveled from Boothbay to Bar Harbor along Route 1 which is the coastal route. The 3 hours ride was picturesque going through Rockville, Camden, Lincolnville.

Bar Harbor again was delightful. Cruise ships coming and going each day that we were there with tourist filling up the streets of Bar Harbor. September is a good month for Bar Harbor with cruise ship tourist spending their money. :D Aside from the shopping we took a Whale Watch cruise for 3 1/2 hours and experienced sightings of 4 hunchbacks. What a thrill! Our favorite eating places in Bar Harbor were Galyn's for their famous slow roasted Prime Rib; Testa's for their Earlybird special of Taste of Maine (Clam Chowder, salad, potato, lobster, blueberry pie with steamers added as extra); 2 Cats Inn for breakfast was awesome. Not just your traditional ho-hum breakfast fare. They do have a website (www.2catsbarharbor.com) but it doesn't seem to show the menu. Menu includes Eggs Benedict both traditional or veggie which is over homemade biscuits; Tofu scramble with tomato, avocado, onion; Breakfast Burrito; Mediterranean Breakfast (grilled sundried tomato polenta on a bed of fresh spinach with two poached eggs, homemade caponata and feta cheese; Omelettes, French Toast, Pancakes, etc.

We also traveled through Acadia Park and on top of Cadallic Mountain again this year. View was breathtaking! Another day was devoted to driving through the other harbor towns.

Glad to be back home and now onto our regular routines. BTW, this past week cost me 4 pounds gained but it was worth it! :D

and now the pics.....


http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4289127983

Lauren
09-14-2003, 07:30 AM
Hi Mamasue!

Glad your trip was great. We went to Bar Harbor years ago and I've been wanting to go back! If only it wasn't so far away ... :rolleyes:

Thanks for sharing the pics!

KathrynY
09-14-2003, 07:47 AM
Sounds wonderful - I'm so glad you had a great time! We're hoping to get back to Bar Harbor one of these days too, so I appreciate your recommendations. Mmmmm.... fish fry.... :)

SandyM
09-14-2003, 07:56 AM
Hi Sue! Welcome back!! You were missed (but you're right - Kari did a great job with the birthdays!! :D ).

Thanks for sharing the pictures. I agree with Kathryn....mmmmm fish fry....... ;)

SueK
09-14-2003, 08:00 AM
Sue- glad you guys had a good time and good to have you back on the boards. Your pictures are gorgeous!!

eas11
09-14-2003, 08:06 AM
Welcome back, Sue :)
Wow, it looks and sounds like you had a wonderful time, I'm jealous!

Ellyn

Wendy w
09-14-2003, 08:26 AM
Welcome back Sue! Glad that you had fun and ate well. I wanna go to Maine!:D

HRJ
09-14-2003, 09:30 AM
Ah, the way life should be!

You were missed Sue, but I know you had a great time, because you were in the best vacation place ever. Can't wait until we go back next year.

Helene

maizeyoats
09-14-2003, 10:02 AM
Hi Sue: Sure sounds like a wonderful trip. I used to go to Maine every summer, growing up, my aunt lived there. It is a beautiful state.

I signed your guest book; but it came up in Val's name I don't know why.

Incidentally, I have been meaning to ask you about your blueberry bushes. How did they turn out; did you get any berries?

Terrytx
09-14-2003, 11:02 AM
I've seen more of Bar Harbor from you than the boy I bought a digital camera for so he could send me pictures :rolleyes: Thanks a bunch!

HejazSunKat
09-14-2003, 11:23 AM
Sue, great pictures and glad you had fun. Been a long time since I visited Bar Harbor and Acadia and I can see it's time to go back! What great weather you had.

Pico
09-14-2003, 11:37 AM
I'm so glad you had a good time, Sue! Thanks for posting your pictures and details--you know it was a great trip when it makes everyone else envious. :D And it's good to have you back!

slknight
09-14-2003, 12:29 PM
Sue, last week was certainly one of the best weeks of weather we have had in a long time. It was glorious. So glad you enjoyed your time up here.

TLee4
09-14-2003, 02:14 PM
Thanks for posting the wonderful pics! Maine is on my wish list of places to visit.

:)

funnybone
09-14-2003, 02:23 PM
Welcome Back! Thanks for sharing your trip with us!

AndreaU
09-14-2003, 03:53 PM
Welcome back! Glad you had a great time- what a nice time to visit Maine. Probably wasn't very crowded, right? You seem to have hit some of the major spots in Bar Harbor- Galyn's and Testa's are 2 of my favorite places to eat. Did you get to the Jordan Pond House while exploring Acadia? If not, catch it when you go back! ;)

Maine... the way life should be!

Chefzhat
09-14-2003, 04:17 PM
Sue, I'm so glad you had a great trip - I've always wanted to go to Bar Harbor. Loved the pics. And, me too - mmmmmm fish fry . . .


Welcome home!

Debie

KristinK
09-15-2003, 09:59 AM
Welcome back, Sue! I also would love to visit Maine someday. Thanks for sharing - sounds like a wonderful trip!