Vacation... Part 3

Today we hiked South Bubble and North Bubble Mountains in Acadia National Park at the suggestion of my friend who grew up here. It was magnificent with views of Bar Harbor, Northeast Harbor (I think), Jordan Pond and another vista I'm not sure what it was but it was all amazing! I LOVE New England!!!

After we summited both of the boobies (that's what they look like....), we summited Cadillac Mountain as well. Well... This time it was in our truck. :-) We are planning a sunrise visit to Cadillac on our last morning here. I hope it's clear that morning! From Oct 7 to March 6, Cad is the first place to see the morning sun! (I didn't know this! I always thought it was Eastport - the eastern most point in the US.)

Panoramic view from Cadillac Mountain

Atop North Bubble with Jordan Pond nearest and Northeast Harbor-ish in the background. 

Hey! I DO go on vacation with my husband! (I'm usually behind the camera but he's done a great job documenting my existence on this trip. :-) )

Glacier rests atop South Bubble

Andy holds dogs during our 500' ascension in 4/10 of a mile while I pretend to take pictures (but I'm really resting my thighs!)

Just before this stop, we met an older Asian man picking his way down the VERY steep rock trail. He said "if you see my son, tell him to come this way". An HOUR later, we saw a young Asian man on the summit looking a little anxious. I asked if he was looking for someone and he said yes, his dad. We described him and told him which way his dad had gone sooooo long ago. I couldn't stop worrying about the older fella and I was a little concerned about the son as well as they CLEARLY were not hikers, didn't have a plan or a map or provisions. I really kicked into "obsessed mode" when as we were leaving, two rangers went flying by us toward where the man and his son might be with their lights and sirens on. I said a little prayer hoping to see the man in Bar Harbor later when we went in for dinner... Apparently my prayers were answered as Andy pointed out a man who he was 85% sure was the older man. Pheeeeeeeew!!!

Andy and the dogs take in the view from South Boobie

We are goofy at Cad

Balancing rock on South Bub

Another GLORIOUS DAY on vacation! Did I mention that I LOVE LOVE LOVE New England?!?! We didn't even plan to be here during leaf season - it was the ONLY week we could both get out of town - but it's worked out beautifully! If only I could post what New England smells like at this time of year. It's earthy and delicious!