Vacation Photos: Acadia

We just got back from a trip to Acadia and Bangor Maine. We go there every couple of years. Lots of great hiking and it's so pretty. We stay in town and walk around after hiking in the morning, napping in the afternoon, and then grabbing dinner and ice cream in town. 

Here are some pictures from that trip (minus the food, I'll do a separate post on that)

First night, sunset on Cadillac Mountain 

First night, sunset on Cadillac Mountain 

First night, sunset on Cadillac Mountain 

First night, sunset on Cadillac Mountain 

First night, sunset on Cadillac Mountain - the sun disappeared behind some clouds

Jordan Pond - the Bubbles. The walk around this pond is one of my favorite hikes ever. 

Jordan Pond planks

Up Sargent Mountain

Up Sargent Mountain

On top of Sargent Mountain

On top of Sargent Mountain - great views here 

Asticou Azalea Gardens

Asticou Azalea Gardens - which were lovely and peaceful

These were fun to walk across! 

Thuya Garden - doors

Thuya Garden - gates

Lupines in the wild

From Beehive trail

At Bowl Lake - my second favorite place in the park

Coming down from Gorham Mountain

Ocean Path

View from Ocean Path

Bubble Rock

Eagle Lake from the Bubbles

I miss it already! 

Vacation Photos: Bar Harbor

We took a quick weekend trip to Bar Harbor and other parts of Maine. We went to our favorite - Acadia. Ate lots of great food. 

The sunset the first day was amazing

Watching the Sunset 

Some leaves

Coming down one of the trails on the first day

It's a little foggy on top

Seen on the Ocean Walk - lots of fog and clouds 

More fog and ocean

We finally played mini golf at Pirate's Cove. So much fun! 

Hanging out in the shops

Jordan Pond

On the walk around Jordan Pond - one of my favorites. 

Some nice foliage day 2

Flowers at Jordan Pond House - where I got the cutest pair of socks. 

We took a walk on the sand bar at low tide to the island. 

We took a sea cliff walk at night - this is a little bit brighter than what the sky looked like.

A cool building in Portland

Now for the food:

West Street Cafe - great food and a charming new to us place 

Lemon cream cake and the Maine staple Blueberry Pie - West Street Cafe

Seafood Pasta - West Street Cafe

Blueberry Ice Cream from CJ's Big Dipper - this is our favorite ice cream place in town. We eat there every day. 

A chocolate coconut donut - Graffiti Donuts. We had lots of donuts on this trip

Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese with Fried Jalapenos - maybe the best I've ever eaten in Gritty's Pub in Portland. 

Vacation Photos

 This year we had BIG plans for vacations. Of course because of the pandemic, those didn't happen. But we did just get back from a long weekend in Maine where we hiked in Acadia. 

Here are a few pictures:

After a grueling and scaring hike, I was so happy to make it to the top

And of course we had our favorite ice cream spot where we ate lots of ice cream.

I'm a huge fan of the peanut butter. But also the Maine Blueberry Ice Cream. 

The weather was great. The foliage was just about peak season. I was so thankful we were able to go and enjoy nature.