Here is the second part of our trip last weekend to Maine, covering Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday morning
Saturday was sunny and just warm enough, a real change from the day before. We went back to a few spots in Acadia we wanted to see in the sun and/or closer to high tide.
Thunder Hole
We returned to Thunder Hole to see it just about at its peak, a couple of hours before high tide. You can see a real difference in the amount of spray! And it was louder, too. We stayed long enough to catch a really big wave that splashed us!
Andy watching (and probably wondering how he can go splash in there)
View toward Otter Cliffs
Matt looking at some puddles on top of the rocks
With Andy
Otter Cliffs
We then took a little stroll along the Otter Cliffs to watch the waves.
Matt and Jon watching the waves
Looking back inland
We had a picnic lunch in Northeast Harbor before heading out on a boat ride.
Andy going through the diaper bag while Jon and Matt get lunch at the food truck in the distance
Andy playing in the tree leaves
Saturday afternoon
We all went for a boat ride to explore parts of Mount Desert Island and the Cranberry Isles.
Matt and Andy preparing to go on their first boat rides
Here we are, ready to go (photo courtesy of my mom)
The lighthouse had a pair of bald eagles sitting on the roof.
We got off at one of the Cranberry Isles to take a look around.
Some of the houses, with lilacs and lupines in full bloom,My and lobster traps
Matt (eating his ice cream) and Jon looking at the lobster traps
My dad (and Matt) looking at the old truck
We saw lots of sea birds, including loons, cormorants, and guillemots.
Seals!
We saw several osprey nests, too.
Checking out the geography of the coastline
Andy unsure about being held by his grandfather (he would rather cruise around the boat!)
After the boat ride, we tried to go on a little hike on a carriage path, but Matt decided he was too tired.
Walking
Checking out the nature
Saturday evening
We had dinner with everyone at a restaurant just outside Bar Harbor, right on the water, which was at low tide. We headed over a little early to explore and then went back out after we ate.
Looking for interesting finds
Andy on an ocean beach
Low tide meant more room for exploring
Andy examining a bit of shell
Andy exploring the seaweed and barnacles on the boulder
Matt having a hands on experience with numerous sea creatures
Andy enjoying some bread at dinner
Matt's crab shell
Andy exploring the boardwalk
Matt and Jon headed back to the ocean
Andy checking out the lobster traps
Comparing the fresh water stream to the salt water
Jon and Andy
We then headed back to the cabins for some blueberry pie and a very early birthday celebration for Andy.
Matt showing off his beach finds to Aunt Liz
Matt naming the dinosaurs on his new shirt
Matt showing off his new Lightning McQueen and Mater towel
Sunday
Sunday morning Andy and I were up earlier than Jon and Matt. Andy "helped" me get ready to go.
Andy cruising around the porch
"Sweeping" the porch
We didn't make too many stops on the drive back, but when we got gas there was a Tim Horton's. Matt enjoyed his Reese's Pieces peanut butter-filled chocolate donut.
And so we survived our first big road trip!
