Hitting the Bus for Acadia National Park


Getting Bussed

Getting Bussed

Ursula was just itching to get out of Bar Harbor and into the Acadia National Park. And since we would have ample time to explore the town later in the day, off we went.

La Fern and Shirly

La Fern and Shirley

One of the first things to strike a visitor is the lush green everywhere one looks. It’s almost reminiscent of a tropical rain forest with pines.

Lone Pine

Lone Pine

But as beautifully lush as the forest is, that’s nothing compared to what you’ll see on Wednesday. Prepare yourself for the rocky shoreline for which Maine is famous. Until then, here is today’s photo gallery slide show:

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Fun Photo Friday — Out and About Bar Harbor Part 1


The Dock

The Dock

 This Friday and next I’ll be presenting some of my favorite shots (many of them post-processed for effect) of Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, and the surrounding waters. Click on any image below for today’s fun photo gallery, and don’t forget to read the captions.

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I Can Remember Way Back to When I Lived in the Desert


Are deserts supposed to have tropical storms?

But that was before the remnants of Hurricane Odile moved into the El Paso area.  And, yes, it’s still raining with more to come.

Street rafting El Paso-style

This river running through the heart of El Paso was once called “I-10”

Nice yacht!

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