We spent today driving across most of Maine. Parts of which were dramatically beautiful. One of the most scenic spots was the Penobscot Narrows and this spectacular bridge spanning the water. This was also the turn off where we could have visited Fort Knox.
Penobscot Narrows Bridge
As we had some extra time we headed down to Bar Harbor to see what the big deal is. It is a lovely little town down on the coast. However, it is very touristy. Apparently the core population in the winter is 8,000 but 1 million tourist travel through each summer. This was evident by all the traffic going into and out of the town! It was a lovely spot though for some lunch and a quick walk around by the water.
Bar Harbor, Maine
In the late afternoon we headed to Harrington, Maine just outside of Ellsworth. It took a few detours to find. Our target was visiting old family friends – Hannelore, Gunther, Judy and Peter. Hannelore’s mother was a very good girlhood friend of my Oma in Germany and the families have stayed in close contact since they both immigrated in the 1950s. It was so lovely to visit Judy and Peter’s lovely old farm house and to enjoy a dinner of mountains of fresh vegetables from their garden (note potatoes, carrots, kale – so yummy!).
L to R – Hannelore, Gunther, Peter, Judy, Mum
I just have to make mention of Judy’s talents. I am very impressed that she still cooks on a 1902 wood stove in the winters!
