I made a quick pass through the Schoodic section of Acadia National Park. Maybe you want to spend the night at a true 1950’s classic or have a chuckle at a more modern sight. So, can you imagine what happens at the moo light house? Ice cream! In town you can have dinner at the Tug Boat Restaurant, enjoy the view, visit art galleries, as well as taking in a performance at the Opera House. Booth Bay is lucky to still have this historic building in use today. In the 1800’s the opera houses were really community centers housing town offices, recreation facilities, lectures and just about anything else you can think of. It had a fresh coat of paint last fall and is looking good. The Booth Bay Opera House is a magnificent old building. I’ll show you some of the interesting and peculiar things I saw along the way. The next morning I was off on our tour for Muse of Fire. He was the only moose I saw on this trip. I was greeted by one of the locals, but he didn’t have much to say. ![]() It was raining when I left Seattle and raining when I landed in Manchester, New Hampshire. I promised more photos from my Maine adventure. Tomorrow packing and sorting the things I want to bring back with me. And I love the dark nights with bright stars and the quiet. But I did not mind at all.The cool damp air felt really soothing to me. The rest of the week was cloudy with sunny breaks, as they would say back in Seattle. Warm and sunny with a searingly blue sky. The most beautiful day was, of course, the day I had to spend indoors. That is always gratifying as this is not only a tremendous piece of theater but also an effort of the heart. The audience members once again rose to their feet in a spontaneous Standing O. The performances of Muse of Fire are a highlight of my year. There was the obligatory visit to Schoodic Point, part of Acadia National Park-my favorite place in the world. I visited with folks I hadn’t seen in months. I was hosted during my stay by good friends who provided good conversation and tasty meals in addition to a comfy bed. The week was not without a little fun though. But building and striking sets, loading sets in and out and then moving boxes and furniture back and forth has me feeling kind of tired. I report that both of these endevors were successful. I spent every day working either in performances of Muse of Fire or trying to consolidate two storage units into one. We chatted about other places in the Schoodic section, nearby towns to see and the best place for a lobster roll (see my previous post).Īnd here are a few more photos for your enjoyment, snapped on this trip, with time stolen from feverish packing. Many visitors never make it to this part of the park but they were so glad they did. Visitors were few and far between today but I had a conversation with some folks from Virginia who were bowled over by the beauty of this place. Isn’t it sweet? And there is the place where the world cracked and the sea now comes in. A tiny, fall aster plant peeks out between the granite boulders by the equally tiny tide pool. There were still interesting things to see. It was a rather calm day on the ocean during this very brief visit. ![]() Schoodic Point in Acadia National Park is always a treat. Inside the chandeliers remain, along with the magnificent reredos. The most obvious from the outside is the stained glass windows. Some of the original features have of the church have been saved thank goodness. It is a magnificent building turned into a beautiful performance hall upstairs with accompanying historical documents and local items of interest and a social/meeting space downstairs. One performance of Muse of Firetook place in a decommissioned basilica that is now home to the Franco-American Heritage Center in Lewiston, Maine. ![]() In this photo the white water looks insignificant but trust me these waters are deadly as this interpretive sign can attest. It has become a favorite spot for sea kayakers to test their skills. Tidal Falls-a little further Downeast in Frenchmans Bay- is a really special spot where the outgoing Taunton River and the Atlantic Ocean fight it out every day. I made a quick walk around town to make sure everything was still in order. At the end of the day when they steam out past the islands it is quite a romantic sight.Bar Harbor was in shoulder season mode with fewer tourists but still enough to keep the shops open. The passengers from the larger ships arrive at the dock on tenders and you can talk to them as they come and go, if you want to. Unlike Seattle, the ships are right there in your face, easy to see in the harbor. And of course the Margaret Todd was awaiting your arrival for a cruise around the bay. The Empress of the Sea and the Independence smaller cruise ship. That day there were two cruise ships in town. No trip is complete without a visit to Bar Harbor. A few more photos from my recent trip to Maine.
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