What made our stay so memorable was the charm of the town and the perfect location of our inn. From our doorstep, we could walk in any direction and discover delightful spots—scenic views of Acadia National Park, summer tourists like us enjoying 70 degrees with sunshine and clean air, and the soothing rhythm of waves lapping against the shoreline.
One of the highlights was walking the historic Shore Path, which dates back to the 1800s. Beginning at the town pier, the path winds eastward and then curves south along the eastern edge of Mount Desert Island for about three-quarters of a mile.
Artist at work on the Shore Path:
Along the way, we passed the iconic Bar Harbor Inn, a landmark steeped in history and hospitality.
We dined at The Reading Room, the inn’s main restaurant, where our window-side table offered a view that was simply breathtaking. That morning, we had the pleasure of meeting the Executive Chef, and by evening, we could attest that the “catch of the day” was no mere phrase—it was a promise fulfilled. Pam had a moment straight out of a Food Network episode, watching Executive chef, Eric and his colleague at the docks, inspecting a fisherman’s fresh haul of lobsters before loading them onto a golf cart and whisking them off to the kitchen. Later that evening, the Executive Chef Eric made his rounds, stopping at each table—including ours—to personally ensure every dish met his high standards of innovation and dining satisfaction. It was a culinary experience as thoughtful as it was delicious.
Having had such a memorable meal we decided to start our morning off the following day with a morning sunrise camera shoot and a wonderful breakfast prepared in the Bar Harbor Inn. Another window view overlooking the shore path and a view towards the Porcupine Islands in Frenchman’s Bay.
Walking along the Shore Path, The Balancing Rock, dating back to the Ice Age, catches lots of attention, first for its size balanced next to a smaller rock formation. Dan did make an attempt to move the rock, it did not budge, lol!
“Kids”:
Postscript:
True words:
Now the emptiness of my days and the long lonely nights
Are a thing of the past —
They’ve disappeared without leaving a trace.
Even a gently falling snowflake whispered to me:
“I’m your yesterday’s teardrop turned to lace“
More to come!
I’m sure it’s just timing and circumstances, but this sounds like you had more fun than the Italy trip. I’m guessing they are both in the top five of memorable trips. They were very different trips.
We’re really making an effort to blog about our travel going forward. We were not as successful with the Mediterranean cruise. It is much more enjoyable to spend a few days in one place. That’s what the plan is for Italy. We’re leaving for that this coming Wednesday. Three weeks in Florence and Tuscany.
What a beautiful memory of your trip- my favorite shot is Dan holding up the Rock! Haha!
It’s why I don’t like lifting weights, they’re so heavy 🙂