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Acadia
National
Park
July 2019 |
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Unlike its western cohorts with majestic peaks and monumental rock formations, this national park has its own claims to fame.
People walking turtles on leashes,
for one... |
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Lobster ice cream,
for another... |
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We much preferred our lobster on plates.
Fellow sojourner, Claire, prepared fabulous seafood dinners nightly. |
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Our cabin in the woods looked out on this pretty beach.
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It came with all kinds of wildlife moored nearby... |
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...and crabs for granddaughter to ooh and aah about.
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This one was found on our beach with Uncle Cory.
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Luckily, there were plenty of beaches to satisfy a granddaughter with mermaid genes. |
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Speaking of mermaids, this sand sculpture was appropos.
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And enough sand to bury Papa.
BTW, Atlantic water is frigid! |
This curious catamaran came in close. |
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Of course, I was along chaperoning. |
Almost forgot... Bar Harbor is Acadia's "capitol".
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Bar Harbor as seen from Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the East Coast (1530 feet) |
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If you harbored any illusions as to what local mussel-men look like, this should suffice. |
Moose and lobster symbolism is everywhere. Just succomb. |
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Other points of interest | Pippa's pre-birthday party | Over abundance
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