It was a cold, rainy morning so we took our time getting out. We went to see the famous Bass Harbor Head Light House in Acadia National Park. It was nice but since it was high tide we couldn't see much ~ we weren't allowed down the stairs. We knew it was much more impressive from the water since it is the most photographed light house in Maine.
So I copied and pasted ~
Since it was still raining we drove out to Schoodic Point, the only part of Acadia that is on the mainland, about an hour away. We were so glad we did. It actually stopped raining and we were able to climb around and experience the area.
The coastline was beautiful, more quiet and secluded.
We were able to do some hiking ~
And at the furthest point we were able to get out on the rocks and wait for the waves to come crashing in. John thought it was great for Lynn to stand a little closer, a little closer ~ it was still low tide so nothing too spectacular.
But still powerful ~
As the day went on ~ still cloudy and cool but not raining we decided to take the tour of the harbor that we were planning for yesterday.
We stayed on the lower outside deck rather than the upper deck for some protection from the wind. Although it was a gloomy day we had a great tour. The crew was fun and very informative giving a lot of history of the area.
One of the cruise ships in the harbor. They explained that there are sometimes two or three of these ships in port at the same time during the summer months which means VERY crowded conditions in town. These ships often have 5000 passengers and 2000 crew.
No wonder Bar Harbor was so busy last night.
Cadillac Mountain in the back ground. The naturalist explained that Acadia is the first and oldest National Park east of the Mississippi and is the only park not able to purchase lands. All land must be donated.
Another light house ~
Seals waiting for high tide. The naturalist explained that seals are actually lazy creatures. They lay and wait for the tide to carry them off the rocks. Then they swim around finding dinner until the tide recedes, setting them back on the rocks to rest. Pretty clever I'd say.
Along the way, one of the crew put out a pole and caught a fish. We weren't sure what was going on. After a while they started scurrying around and told everyone to get their cameras ready. They threw the fish into the water and a beautiful bald eagle swooped down and grabbed it. It was very impressive.
We were so glad we took the cruise in spite of the weather.
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