Have you noticed how days run together if you do the same thing every day?
I'm not saying it's bad, especially if you're doing something you truly love like reading, snorkeling, surfing the internet or watching TV, but it becomes hard to differentiate Tuesday from Wednesday.
That's one reason we all enjoy vacations.
They mix up our day-to-day routines.
For me, having a unique experience in each port makes a cruise even more special, which is one reason Canada/New England proved to be such a wonderful itinerary.
After cruising into the beautiful harbor and tendering to the dock, we strolled through charming neighborhoods of tree-lined streets.
For me, Bar Harbor epitomized fall in Canada/New England. The trees were aglow with the changing leaves of red, gold, green and yellow of every conceivable hue. The houses have that unique New England charm, for some reason reminding me of an old Wonderful World of Disney movie.
We had a reservation booked for Oli's Trolley Tour, and at the appointed time, we boarded our bus to visit gorgeous Acadia National Park, driving past miles and miles of forests adorned with multicolored leaves.
Our tour guide was funny and shared interesting stories about the area, but to be perfectly frank, after thinking so much about Boston's history, I really didn't feel like doing much beyond enjoying the ride as amazing views passed by.
Breaks between the trees of Acadia National Park's gorgeous forests frequently revealed bright blue lakes, rivers and ocean shore lines.
We had three stops of 15 minutes each. Maybe an extra 5 or 10 minutes would have been nice, but we had enough time to stretch our legs and soak up the scenery.
Rather than going on and on, I just want to tell you to look at the photos and take a tour of Acadia National Park yourself.
After the trolley ride ended, we walked around the quaint village where souvenir shops offered terrific end-of-the-season deals. Even I bought a warm Bar Harbor sweat shirt, which I wore regularly when the temperatures dropped as we cruised north on Caribbean Princess.
Lots of restaurants tempted us with fresh Maine Lob-Stah, but we again returned to the ship for the delicious, diverse buffet. Fresh lobster would be on the dinner menu a couple of evenings later.
In the afternoon, the tide had receded, dropping the harbor's water level by enough to reveal a land bridge to what had been a small, wooded island.
Walking across it was another unique experience.
Acadia National Park
Bar Harbor's Historic Post Office
Arrival in Bar Harbor
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