The Lobster in Maine is Mainely on the Plate!

The Lobster Man of Bar Harbor

We're here in Bar Harbor again.  This is the home of the lobster man, who as we speak, is cooking up fresh lobster not 20' (We're in America now)  from our motor home door.  We intend to sample heartily tomorrow, since you have to fast at least a day before attacking one of these succulent creatures.  It is also the home of LL Bean - factory outlet where I picked up some amazing bargains last year and look forward to the same tomorrow.  A couple of days shopping and then we get to take the ferry across Lake Champlain from New Hampshire to New York.  It was a glorious ride last summer and I expect no less this time.

New Brunswick

Yesterday, we spent a good part of the day crossing New Brunswick along the north shore of the Bay of Fundy.  I have to tell you that as driving goes, it was unsurpassed!  The New Brunswick government has spent generously on their road construction and we sailed along on four lane divided highway through some of the most beautiful and varied scenery we're seen.  We travelled through the tip of the Appalachian Mountains, skimmed along incredible beaches and fishing villages, enjoyed sparkling green farmlands.  Traffic was light and we had time to take it all in.  Highly recommended!

Last night we stayed at New River Provincial Park which was a treat.  We had a powered back-in (I'm very good at backing in)  site in the trees, the campground was quiet and there was a beautiful beach just across the street.  All for under $25.00.  Can you spell Bargain?

As we prepared to cross the border at Calais, we hatched a plan.  We knew we weren't taking anything illegal across and it is so annoying to have the border guards paw through everything - so we decided to play the "two little old lady" scheme.  (At least in our minds).  We were going to spray lavender throughout the motor home and put a package of Depends on the counter.  We were going to hang big old underwear in the bathroom and have a false teeth cup on the table.  We didn't actually do it and the young man at the booth was pleasant, polite and friendly.  So now we're in the States and dealing with mph, gallons and degrees F.  The great thing is that gas is only $3.87 a gallon (or roughly 97 cents a litre) and the Canadian dollar is $1.05 US.

Clarke's Hole in One

I have to congratulate Ann's husband, Clarke for scoring a Hole in One today. He had shoulder surgery during the winter and has only just started back playing a few weeks ago.  He's always our cheerleader and a source of good advice when we need it.  Congrats!!  Mr. C.