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through Acadia National Park. I went by Eagle Lake on my way to Jordan Pond. I stopped at the Jordan Pond
House and laid down in the grass field enjoying the view of the Lake and its surrounds. J.P.H. is a restaurant in
the middle of the park with outdoor seating overlooking the pond. From here I biked to the top of Mount Day,
where I got some wonderful views of the island, the ocean and the off-shore islands. The bike down the
mountain was fun. I biked over to Seal Harbor, where many boats are moored. A group returning from sea
kayaking was coming in when I got there. It was a beautiful, clear day and the water was calm, a seemingly
perfect day for sea kayaking. I biked along the coast for as long as I could and then took the main road back to
town. The ride turned out to be a little longer than I had anticipated or wanted, but I did get to see much of this
beautiful, multifaceted island and got a pretty good workout as well.
I took the suggestion of the manager of the motel and had dinner at Galyn’s on Main Street. The food was
very good. I looked in at a couple of the local bars, but they weren’t my cup of tea, so I just ended up heading
back.
my way to Kennebunkport. I took a side trip to Boothbay Harbor, which was very scenic. I arrived in
Kennebunkport late and found lodging across the Kennebunk River in the sister town of Kennebunk at the Kings
Port Inn. The Manager of the Inn suggested Federal Jack’s Restaurant for dinner. I walked over a couple of
blocks away and sat at a small table by the bar, where I caught up on my reading about the town and the coast of
Maine. Federal Jack’s has a casual atmosphere, is a restaurant and bar, and they brew many of their own beers.
Of course, I had to try one. I had their summer ale, which was very good.
Friday, September 12: After breakfast, I walked across the bridge into Kennebunkport and walked around the
main shopping area. I stopped by the Phyllis A., “A 56-foot Eastern-rigged fishing vessel built in Kennebunkport
in 1925.” I picked up a Bush bobble head for Michelle and Michael and a light weight runners watch for me.
Michelle is my cousin who lives in Boston and Michael lives with her and is her boyfriend. After shopping, I got in
my car and drove over to the Bush compound, where I took some pictures. I then drove by the Wedding Cake
House on my way out of town. The house was originally built in 1826. In the mid ‘50’s decorations were added
inspired by a Greek Revival Cathedral’s spires in Milan. I drove south along the Maine coast, Route 1, going
through some of the towns that dot the coast. I drove through Wells, Ogunquit and York, before getting onto
Interstate Highway 95. I stopped at the beach in Wells and was impressed with the number of people on the
beach, considering that the main summer season was over. They are all very charming seaside towns with
beaches.