Tuesday, August 9th - lay day in Northeast Harbor

It is a blue sky day in coastal Maine today.  The priority for this morning is reprovisioning the galley.  This involves a bus trip to Bar Harbor, a stop for a hearty breakfast at Cafe This Way, shopping at the local foodstore and a return bus ride to Northeast Harbor.  This task consumes the morning.

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Clouds are beginning to move into the area from the northwest as we begin our hike to Bubble Rock.  The ascent is short and easy.  This is one of the most highly utilized trails in Acadia National Park because it offers the greatest reward in terms of scenery for the least amount of effort.  At the summit, Bubble Rock is perched precariously at the edge of a cliff.  The view of Jordan Pond and the ocean beyond is outstanding.  The southern descent to Jordan Pond is easy with the exception of one steep, narrow passageway that requires careful footing.  We complete our final hike at Acadia with a walk along pristine Jordan Pond.

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Tonight we enjoy dinner aboard Cutter Loose with Hayden and Radeen.  Increasing cloudiness obliterates the stars tonight.  Rain is expected after midnight.

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