We
are up early and packing -- our arrival into Bar Harbor is later than expected
-- it was so foggy you could not even see the hand in front of you. All passengers must go through US Immigration
on the ship this morning but it really takes no time especially for US
citizens. The next step is to get a
tender ticket and wait -- about 30 minutes.
They had a very large boat (seats 150) to take us the short distance to
the main dock in Bar Harbor -- we
stepped off the tender at 11:00 am.
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| Coming into Frenchman Bay -- Bar Harbor, Maine |
The
last time we were in Bar Harbor was three years ago --- the changes made to
this waterfront are stunning. There are large new structures that are
either condos or hotel rooms with balconies
across from the harbor. Directly on the
water is a new dock area with restaurants and shops. It's beginning to look like Nantucket.
We
head up Main Street which looks about the same with lots of shops, restaurants
and ice cream places. It is pretty crowded
since there are two ships in port as well as the "regular" tourists.
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| Phil outside Dog & Pony |
The "Dog & Pony" Tavern hits our eye -- just off the beaten path -- definitely a
place catering to locals -- and they have free wifi. Phil has a beautiful plate of muscles for $8 and I indulge
in a lobster roll with french fries and cole slaw for $12 -- very
reasonable. We stay here for a couple
of hours --- I even had a beer.
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| Phil on the Shore Path |
Since
we really need a walk -- off we go to the "Shore Path" which was
established in 1880. This path travels the "rocky coast of Maine" in front
of several of the old mansions which are still lovely to look at. We walk for about forty-five minutes enjoying
the views and loving the sound of the
crashing waves. We find ourselves back
were the tender left us.
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| Love that Rocky Coast! |
We
wander through town but I've about had it -- Phil stays in town at one of the
taverns watching sports which he has missed since we started this trip. Back on the ship I finish my book so I can
return it to the library.
The
ms Veendam leaves Bar Harbor about 7:00 pm bound for Boston -- hard to believe
we've been on this ship for five weeks.
Thanks
for Reading.
Pat
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