September is a bit of a blur.
So much happened and we enjoyed a much needed get-away
to the Maritimes!
First and foremost our little lady started school!
However has this happened already?
She loves it (Jr. Kindergarten) and is attending the very same school that her mommy did!
Full days, every day! A tired and happy student at the end of each day.
Full days, every day! A tired and happy student at the end of each day.
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| Waiting for the big yellow bus! |
This also means her little brother gets to spend some time with me ...
Need I say more - I just love this little man!
Summer came late with a slow start to garden and field work.
When September rolled around it seemed like a good time to "Escape" for a few weeks.
Our Escape 19 was loaded and off we went.
The first day we made it all the way to the Eastern Townships of Quebec
and camped at L'le Marie - a sweet island campground connected with a bridge.
The camper fridge was sparsely loaded because we were heading across
the boarder and didn't want to worry about food restrictions.
Bonus - this meant not much cooking for me!
The farmer had scouted out some wonderful restaurants and places to visit.
Our first meal to celebrate this trip ...
Delicious East Indian food at Shallimar
in the quaint college town,
Lennoxville
A great way to start this culinary "camping"
trip to the East Coast.
A quick hike and leg stretch
along the Kennebec River.
So pretty with signs/smells of Autumn filling the air.
On our way to Bar Harbor, Maine we drove through Skowhegan.
We should have stopped there.
It was such a picturesque little town and would have been an interesting stop.
Another town we by-passed and looked interesting was Newport.
We made it to our campground, unhitched and went off to explore
Acadia National Park. It's massive and beautiful and we got totally lost.
The next day we took the free shuttle into the park and did a proper tour.
What a treat ...
The weather was perfect - sunny and cool - for hiking in Acadia National Park!
So many beautiful scenes along the Sand Beach Trail hike!
The photos, of course, do not do justice to these beautiful rugged shorelines.
Sunset at the beautiful Bar Harbor seaside!
It was a full moon that evening.
So glad we had the chance to visit this beautiful area again!
A quick shopping stop at L.L.Bean warehouse in Elsworth
and after a "sketchy" road less travelled (I79) drive through upper Maine
we arrived back in Canada in St. Andrews By The Sea.
Our campground was right on the water front where we enjoyed sunrises and sunsets!
The tide here is so extreme and remarkable!
St. Andrews By The Sea is such a pretty place. We walked the Market Wharf Pier
and saw the Nao Santa Maria (replica of Columbus ship) at low tide and high tide.
What a magnificent vessel!
The artsy shops along Water Street were lovely to browse.
And then there were the stunning Kingsbrae Gardens ... so thankful that we took the time to see this!
It's a 27 acre, award winning masterpiece"
We should have had more time to wander and enjoy ...
The Fall foliage was so pretty and the these pictures are simply a "glimpse"
of these incredible gardens - they must be amazing all throughout the season!
Dinner was a shared huge platter of clams at Clam Diggers - a small take-out
stand just outside the town that is so busy it causes traffic jams!!
Delicious.
Before leaving this pretty place - we ventured out on the Tidal Road to Minister's Island.
We were too late to take the tour because the tide would have stranded us there.
Would love to see this some day - it's apparently well worth the while.
The Tidal Road itself was intriguing and we drove back to see it "filled in" a few hours later.
Low Tide
High Tide
We loved St. Andrews By The Sea, New Brunswick
Next stop - St. John, New Brunswick
If you are still reading, dear reader, I will attempt to continue this trip blog soon.
Also, will try to figure out how to make picture collages with my new computer
(apparently my old collage app no longer works).
Any suggestions - fellow bloggers?
In the meantime, it's Thanksgiving Weekend here in Canada and the preparations
are waiting to be made.
We have SO MUCH to be thankful for and are blessed beyond deserving!
Have a wonderful weekend wherever you are!
Need I say more - I just love this little man!
Summer came late with a slow start to garden and field work.
When September rolled around it seemed like a good time to "Escape" for a few weeks.
Our Escape 19 was loaded and off we went.
The first day we made it all the way to the Eastern Townships of Quebec
and camped at L'le Marie - a sweet island campground connected with a bridge.
The camper fridge was sparsely loaded because we were heading across
the boarder and didn't want to worry about food restrictions.
Bonus - this meant not much cooking for me!
The farmer had scouted out some wonderful restaurants and places to visit.
Our first meal to celebrate this trip ...
Delicious East Indian food at Shallimar
in the quaint college town,
Lennoxville
A great way to start this culinary "camping"
trip to the East Coast.
A quick hike and leg stretch
along the Kennebec River.
So pretty with signs/smells of Autumn filling the air.
On our way to Bar Harbor, Maine we drove through Skowhegan.
We should have stopped there.
It was such a picturesque little town and would have been an interesting stop.
Another town we by-passed and looked interesting was Newport.
We made it to our campground, unhitched and went off to explore
Acadia National Park. It's massive and beautiful and we got totally lost.
The next day we took the free shuttle into the park and did a proper tour.
What a treat ...
The weather was perfect - sunny and cool - for hiking in Acadia National Park!
So many beautiful scenes along the Sand Beach Trail hike!
The photos, of course, do not do justice to these beautiful rugged shorelines.
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| Our first lobster dinner - delicious! |
Sunset at the beautiful Bar Harbor seaside!
It was a full moon that evening.
So glad we had the chance to visit this beautiful area again!
A quick shopping stop at L.L.Bean warehouse in Elsworth
and after a "sketchy" road less travelled (I79) drive through upper Maine
we arrived back in Canada in St. Andrews By The Sea.
Our campground was right on the water front where we enjoyed sunrises and sunsets!
The tide here is so extreme and remarkable!
St. Andrews By The Sea is such a pretty place. We walked the Market Wharf Pier
and saw the Nao Santa Maria (replica of Columbus ship) at low tide and high tide.
What a magnificent vessel!
The artsy shops along Water Street were lovely to browse.
And then there were the stunning Kingsbrae Gardens ... so thankful that we took the time to see this!
It's a 27 acre, award winning masterpiece"
We should have had more time to wander and enjoy ...
The Fall foliage was so pretty and the these pictures are simply a "glimpse"
of these incredible gardens - they must be amazing all throughout the season!
Dinner was a shared huge platter of clams at Clam Diggers - a small take-out
stand just outside the town that is so busy it causes traffic jams!!
Delicious.
Before leaving this pretty place - we ventured out on the Tidal Road to Minister's Island.
We were too late to take the tour because the tide would have stranded us there.
Would love to see this some day - it's apparently well worth the while.
The Tidal Road itself was intriguing and we drove back to see it "filled in" a few hours later.
Low Tide
High Tide
We loved St. Andrews By The Sea, New Brunswick
Next stop - St. John, New Brunswick
If you are still reading, dear reader, I will attempt to continue this trip blog soon.
Also, will try to figure out how to make picture collages with my new computer
(apparently my old collage app no longer works).
Any suggestions - fellow bloggers?
In the meantime, it's Thanksgiving Weekend here in Canada and the preparations
are waiting to be made.
We have SO MUCH to be thankful for and are blessed beyond deserving!
Have a wonderful weekend wherever you are!
Till next time - counting my blessings ...
Only you would describe Skowhegan and Newport as interesting towns. 😁 You should have dropped just a bit south to see quintessential Maine towns. So glad that you had a wonderful trip to the Maritimes, including all the yummy food.
ReplyDeleteI can’t believe your little grandgirl goes to pre-k all day long! Wow. She must sleep well. It’s getting her ready for K that’s for sure. What fun to have some time with your grandson, too.
(Should I wait for someone to comment? Going first has become my thing. 🙃)
She is in school already? Where do the years go? I love seeing your pic's of the east coast and reliving our visit to many of the same places some years ago. Such good memories! Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a lovely trip!! We're not big travelers, but we did visit Acadia when our son was living in Maine. It was beautiful!! Looks like your dined very well on your journey . . . I'm sure a vacation from cooking was not a bad idea! :)
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