Day 5 - We're Outta Here

After our nice way too eerily quiet but dry overnight in the cabin we woke up rather late and headed off to our favorite destination.

Along the way following route 2 westward from Bangor we passed through Mexico before coming to the old mill town of Rumford Maine. 

We stopped here for a quick look at the falls that power the hydro electric plant there. The power of the water was amazing. We were already feeling better about out trip. 

Even from far away you could feel the rush of energy from the falls in the photo above.

The falls below reminded me of some water slide rushing around the corner.

 

Even Alex wanted to try his luck at going down the falls in a canoe. (below)

Then we each took photos Mr Paul Bunyon.

After this stop we continued onto Crawford Notch Campground.

Day 4 - Quick stop Molunkus Maine Where?

Well after a night in a nice hotel we headed off to Molunkus Maine, in the pouring rain. Hand drawn map in hand to a cabin in the woods. After finally finding it we realized how remote it was. Its right on route 2, only a couple of yards from the road, but 30 minutes to any type of civilization.

Unfortunately it is a vacation resort for numerous breeds of larger sized mosquitos, that now have many pints of blood. The rain didn't make things any better. To boot there is no running water or electricity. I don't mind going back to basics, but not preparing ahead of time (ie bringing fresh water) or propane for the lanterns that the cabin is piped for.  It also was way too hot and humid for getting the wood stove going to cook on, or heat water for a shower.

Although it may have been a free place to stay we stayed one night because we were miserable.  I think it'd be nice if we prepared ahead of time and the weather was cooler. 

We wanted to check out Baxter State Park but when we found out that it is closed to motorcycles we were completely turned off.

The next morning we packed up our things, repaired the door to the cabin. Someone had previously kicked the door in and broke the wood on the casing. I wouldn't have felt right leaving it unlocked, so a tube of epoxy and many screws. I got a workout with no power drill to make the job easy. Many vials of blood donated to the mosquitos later we were off to someplace we know we both enjoy.

Day 3 - Part 3 - Quoddy Head Light.

On the way back to route one we took a quick detour to see Quoddy Head lighthouse

Met a nice lady there from just next door Westwood Mass, she worked at the visitor center and moved up to Maine 8 years earlier and loves it. 

Seeing pictures of Puffins everywhere I had to ask where is the best place to view them. Answer on some little Island that you need to charter a boat to. Thumbs down Boo! 

Another few hours of driving brought us to Calais Maine. The further north we went the crappier the surroundings got. Downpours didn't help with shedding light on the scenes. If there was nice scenic views we couldn't see them. Winging it we had a hard time finding an affordable place to bunk for the night. Eventually we rolled into Houlton ME just after sun down. Grabbed dinner from McDonalds and headed southbound on 95 to Millinockett for the night. Long day of traveling ended with a comfortable bed and shower at the Kahadin Inn.

Fwd: Day 3 - Part 2 - Lubeck

After a few hours of driving we stopped in Lubec Maine to wave to Canada. Maybe next time we'll cross that bridge, because this time my passport is expired. I got a few nice pictures there before heading to the next spot.

Other side of the bridge in the photo below is Canada.

Continued...

Day 3 - Maine - Part 1

We packed up camp early, as the fog rolled in and out of the campground off of the harbor below. A humid hot and damp morning. I wanted to get morning fog photos of the islands in Bar Harbor but the fog was too dense to see anything.

We turned around and headed for the best restaurant in Bar Harbor, Mainely Meat. By far the BEST pulled pork I have ever had. Not smothered in a bbq sauce, it was still moist and very flavorful. It reminded me of my mother's roast pork loin, Yumm. Paired with three HUGE blue berry pancakes, needless to say I had a happy belly.

North on good ole route 1 is the direction we headed. Stopped at a place that was called Tidal Falls. Pretty area but I think because it was low tide there were no "Falls". But I did manage to get some good fog pictures here.

Continued...

Day 2 - Bass Head Lighthouse

Our next stop was the Bass Head Lighthouse. I think it was the only thing that I just had to see on this trip. When I was three my parents took me here with my grandmother. The only thing I remember was the lighthouse. And when my grandmother took off her wig in the cabin we were staying in. I was devastated. I couldn't remember much else. When we first got to the lighthouse yesterday I knew I was at the right place, but the view was wrong.

But after following another trail down a steep set of stairs the lighthouse came into the view I remembered.



After we viewed the lighthouse, played on the rocks, we then sat in the small parking lot to watch the idiots fight for a parking spot. During one Mexican standoff a scooter pulled up and was waiting for a spot. We kindly told him he could park next to our bike. We laughed as he scooted around the cars and parked next to us. The car that was next in line thought where the bike was parked was an open space. Haha nope.
After that bit of amusement we headed back to camp for dinner, a little bit of drinking by the fire and turned in early.

Day 1 & 2 - Bar Harbor and Cadillac Mountain

Hello my fellow adventure followers. I'm jumping into this journey report on day three.
Since we are still a day's drive to home, there's not too too much to share. We're still in new england and I know a lot of you have been up here. I'll share my photos and some stories if we actually have an adventure.

Tuesday we drove up, got to Bar Harbor around 3 and found a lovely campground that I will gladly recommend to anyone looking to RV or Tent.

The Bar Harbor Campground. $32 a night to tent (no water or electricity). You get to drive around and claim any spot that is empty. First come first served. The camp sites are varied from full wooded sites to full sun. Nice pool and playground. Hiking trails that overlook the water, adequate bath houses too. A mysterious fog rolls in and out every morning.

After a good nights sleep, we got up wednesday morning unloaded the bike and rode into Bar Harbor. We had breakfast in a nice restaurant nestled amongst the shops called Testas. Yummy blueberry pancakes.

After watching the fog in the harbor clear out we hopped back on the bike and headed to Arcadia national park. Up to the top of Caddillac Mountain where the Pink granite, blue waters, and dark green islands all greet your eyes. We lucked out and had miles of visibility. After a hike along the loop trail over the pink granite, and after I caught my breath we were back on the bike to continue pur cruise around Arcadia, and to escape the droves of tourists.

Photos from Cadillac Mountain: