Thursday May 21 - Coming down to the wire

Weather-wise, this was the best day yet.  Sunny, somewhere in the 80s and then later a cool breeze that made the day even better.  

Up early (for vacation, anyway) and off to buy water, return a movie, then stopped in Cadillac Mountain Sports then over to Eagle Lake Loop and Trail.  We headed south down the West Carriage road then detoured up over Conner’s Nubble for fantastic views and back down to the carriage road then over a short stretch of the Jordan Pond Carry Trail back to Eagle Lake Trail -- which considering the state of the trail, the number of bugs and the sheer irritation of it all I wish we hadn’t, but it wasn’t too long until we came back out to the carriage road.  

It was a beautiful walk back around the lake via the carriage road, breezy and sunny and the lake certainly is gorgeous.  Lots of bikers on the path.  Back to the cabin early for soup, decided to call it a day - everybody is pooped!  5.4 miles, 3.25 hours.

Wednesday May 20

Started the day by visiting the Lilac Lily (fantastic yarn and stitching shop in SW Harbor) where I bought a couple of Acadian cross stitches and something for Annie's extremely belated BD.  Then off to Jordan Pond and South Bubble Trail 4 miles about 3 hours.  It was a very cool day and overcast to start but the path around Jordan Pond was easy.....UNTIL we got to the South Bubble Trail and decided to go up and have a look. I'll post the video as soon as I get home - first time I was scared but got over it. M is an excellent person to have with you on these hikes - really knows his stuff and has complete confidence from years of experience - not to mention the balance and agility of a mountain goat. 

It was a steep ascent over boulders and large rocks, once again, a so-called moderate climb. Maniek hoisted the Scotties over the really steep parts, we climbed (only one grip in one rock) and up we went. And once again, well worth the climb for the unreal views. Fortunately we came back down the other side much more easily and back onto Jordan Pond Trail and out. Sun came out and it got warmer; first night we didn’t build a fire at the cabin.  Ate our second round of lobsters and corn from Down East (1.5 for me, 2 and 1.5 for M).  M watched the Wrestler - said it was sad. Slept like babies.

Tuesday May 19 Hadlock Ponds and Lobster

Today we trekked around Lower and Upper Hadlock Ponds - 3.8 miles, took us about 3 1/4 hours.  We shot a lot of footage with the new camcorder (love it love it love it) that I'll try to edit and post tomorrow - the area was truly beautiful and a great, easy walk except for all the danged roots underfoot and extremely poor trail markings.  But I shouldn't complain because it was such a clear sunny day and gorgeous scenery.  

After, we went directly to Down East Lobster that Dotty told us was the best place, and bought two gigundo creatures that we brought home and devoured.  I think we're going back tomorrow.

Scotties Playing 6AM

Mavri was having a fine time by herself, and then Aspri told her off and attacked.

Views from the cabin

Looking across Somes Sound to Bald Peak, Parkman and Norumbega mountains in Acadia National Park and the side and back of the cabin.

And one more

More scotties in the cabin

A man and his dog.