Heartland Bridge
September 11, 2018 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
The longest covered bridge in the world (1282 ft). We didn't get to drive across it unfortunately because they're doing some work on it.
Fire & Ice Bistro
September 11, 2018 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
This place was a weird little "hole in the wall" type of place. Today has been cool and rainy and their special was hamburger vegetable soup with a grilled bacon and cheese sandwich which sounded likeRead more
'Murica!
September 11, 2018 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Goodbye New Brunswick, hello Maine! I guess this is goodbye to my data access for now. Sticking to Hotel WiFi till we are back in Canada.
Bangor Police Station
September 11, 2018 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
Leave it to us to go to a Police Station intentionally on vacation. The whole reason Matthew wanted us to come here was so he could see this famous duck, known as the Duck of Justice. QUACK.
Paul Bunyan Statue
September 11, 2018 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
Bangor is said to be The birthplace of Paul Bunyan. This statue is 31 feet high and weighs 3,700 pounds, not including its double-sided ax and peavey.
Stephen King's house
September 11, 2018 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
Took a little wander by Stephen King's house since if was nearby. Cool house. And I liked the spooky details on the fence and gates too.
Chipotle
September 11, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Having never eaten at a Chipotle before, I asked for a minute to look over the menu signs. We eventually ordered and when we went to pay for our food they told us it was on the house since it was ourRead more
Bangor Inn and Suites
September 12, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
That bathroom. Wow.
Put it this way, American Standard made these blue bathroom fixtures in the 1930s. The color is called Clair De Lune Blue. This hotel feels just as vintage as the bed andRead more
Owls Head State Park
September 12, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Nice little harbor.
Owls Head Lighthouse
September 12, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
This lighthouse was short and stubby, but it was on a big cliff so it didn't really need to be tall. Very different style down here compared to the ones we saw in Canada.
Mount Battie Camden Hills State Park
September 12, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Pictures absolutely don't do it justice. This place was beautiful and peaceful and I could have spent the rest of the afternoon just sitting on a rock looking out at he harbor below.
I went and satRead more
Penobscot Bridge
September 12, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Cool Bridge. It appears to have an observatory on the top?
Terrace Grille in Bar Harbor
September 12, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Outdoor restaurant right on the harbour. Beautiful view while we ate. The kitchen is also outside so the restaurant is weather permitting and open till dusk.
Around Bar Harbor
September 12, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
We took a walk along the harbor for a bit after dinner. Very relaxing.
Acadia Inn
September 13, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
I really liked this place. Pretty, clean, friendly people and they do extra little touches like movie nights with free popcorn and campfire nights with smores. You really feel comfortable and at homeRead more
Paradise Hill Overlook
September 13, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Nice roadside view.
45th Parallel Marker
September 13, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Halfway mark from the Equator to the North Pole.
Closed.
September 13, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Hmmm. New Brunswick is closed. Guess we have to stay in America a little longer...
The Chocolate Museum
September 13, 2018 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Yummmmmy.
Well, we are back in Canada! We batted our eyes at the border guys and they opened up New Brunswick for us. (Lol)
Ok- about the chocolate museum. This museum is in the old originalRead more
Partrige Island Lookout
September 13, 2018 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Took a little hike to see this view of Partrige Island.
Carlton Martello Tower
September 13, 2018 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Another old Fort.
Around Saint John
September 13, 2018 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
A few snapshots while exploring Saint John.
Sense of Tokyo
September 13, 2018 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Omg. So much food. There was also miso soup and a salad that came with all this. I think I need a crane to get me out of here now. I'm so full. The food here was delicious and the service was great.
B&B Homeport est. 1858
September 14, 2018 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
This place is actually 2 houses originally built together by and owned individually by a couple of brothers. Today the houses are joined together by an addition which is now the lobby of the B&B. TheRead more
B&B Homeport part 2
September 14, 2018 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
More photos of our accommodations, including this morning's included breakfast. We had warm mini cinnamon buns, some FRESH fruit salad (not canned), and eggs benedict plus a refreshing glass of orangeRead more