Mount Desert Island 44:15.79N 68:16.77W
Lotus
Fri 17 Sep 2010 00:35
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In light winds we picked our way through hundreds
more lobster buoys to Mount Desert, the home of the Acadia National
Park. Anchoring was in short supply but we managed to sneak right up
to the far end of South East Habour and drop the hook in 90cm of water, in the
only boat free space available.
Over the next few days, in glorious weather, we
enjoyed a couple of walks through beautiful scenery, scaling both Mount Acadia
and then Cadillac mountain, both affording stunning views. One ended with
a fabuolous swim in a fresh water lake; cold but not sea temperaure cold, the
other ended at a car park, a litle disappointing after trapsing up several
thousand feet, but always wanting to make the most of things, we gladly accepted
a lift down from a couple holidaying from Maryland.
   The area has been the holiday destination of the
rich and famous, most notably the Rockafellas, over the past hundred years,
they and their ilke (unfortunately not elk) have built mansion style holiday
'cottages', at least their philanthropic bequests have led to the establishment
of thousands of acres of national park. I'm sure mister
Rockerfella had to endure severe hardships in order to give up this part of his
wealth, but thanks anyway.
The next port of call was Jonesport via Bar Habour,
the most touristy town in the National park.
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