Our last drive from southern Maine to Mount Desert Island, we noticed a vibration in the front of the truck. Our first day here, we headed to the local mechanic - time for new bearings on the front end. However, he was backlogged and could not do the repairs until May 12. We weren't scheduled to start work until May 5, so we had time to explore, but unfortunately were tied down to short drives in the immediate area!
Our first day of exploring was a morning walk around Bar Harbor - 9 mile drive from home. We walked the
Shore Path along the rugged rocky shore lined by multi-million dollar estates, then looped back around through a neighborhood of "quaint" coastal mansions and finally a stroll down main street and around town, amongst a plethora of touristy shops, eateries and pubs. It is a beautiful little town, very quiet now with only a few of the shops open yet. Will be a zoo later when the weather is warm and the cruise ships are in!
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| Waterfront in Bar Harbor |
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| Agamont Park on the waterfront, Main Street shops in the background |
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| The Bar Harbor Inn next to the West Street Pier |
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| Cannons and the West Street Pier |
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| The Shore Path was created over 130 years ago |
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| Looking up at Bar Harbor Inn from the rocky shore |
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| along the path |
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| the fog is lifting |
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| Balance Rock, deposited by glacier, is popular with photographers! |
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| beauty in the mist |
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| strolling along the sea wall |
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| just another modest estate with manicured gardens |
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| Balance Rock Inn |
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| rocky and beautiful |
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| Main Street shops |
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| the Village Green |
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| Looking down Cottage Street |
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| Looking across Agamont Park to the waterfront |
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| Testas on Main Street |
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| Bar Harbor FD at the Village Green |
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