Showing posts with label Jordan Pond. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jordan Pond. Show all posts

Monday, June 6, 2011

Scenes From Our Sunday Hike With Friends


 We started off with a leisurely stroll at Asticou Azalea Garden in Northeast Harbor.   



Well, actually after a hardy brunch we got as far as the parking lot before we dug into our little white bakery take out bags. 



Ever notice how fresh air makes you hungry?



The day was glorious, yet still a bit chilly in the shade. 


But we had places to go and things to see. 



Maintenance had to be called in at one point though. 



When someone made a footprint in the Japanese Zen garden. 




At least that's what I think I saw happen.  Not that I have any incriminating evidence. 



As you see, I was too busy taking pictures.  


Creating enough havoc in the garden for one day, we decided to head over to Acadia to do the 3 mile loop around Jordan Pond. 



I'm not saying we had a "whiner" with us, but at one point I heard him muttering about his leg being broken and that there was no way this was only 3 miles.  (We found it best just to ignore him.)  What would we do without our Danny constantly entertaining us though?  We love you man!




We did a lot of picture taking and posing against this gorgeous backdrop. 



Henri checking the water temp.  Still cold. 



A rustic bridge at the half way point. 


View from the bridge looking up from the right. 


Oh I almost forgot this shot Diane took of us posing at Northeast Harbor at the beginning of our day. You can just make out the tight grip Henri has on that white bakery bag. 



What a great time we had enjoying a hike with friends. 



  And communing with nature. 

Friday, October 30, 2009

A Walk In The Park

Today we went to Acadia National Park and took a walk around Jordan Pond.




The twin mountains are known as the Bubbles.




On about 1 mile of the 3 mile trail there is a boardwalk to protect the fragile eco-system below.



On parts of the trail, you are surrounded by mountains.












It's so peaceful here.





At one end of the lake you cross a couple rustic built bridges.




This place gives such a feeling of serenity.




In the summer you can sit out on the lawn at the Jordan Pond House and enjoy popovers as you gaze out at the view of the Bubbles.





This is the view from the Jordan Pond House lawn.



We are so fortunate to live very close to this place and are very grateful to be able to enjoy it numerous times throughout the year.