Acadia National Park is in the state of Maine, US------ about 6 hrs. drive from Boston. It attracts a lot of tourists every year with so many geographical & topographical features like the Atlantice shoreline, the Cadillac mountain, from the top of which one can have a unique view of the sun-rise---- first, one sees a wide spectrum of light on the horizon for quite some time followed by the sun rising apparently from beneath the sea, enthralling all who watch this spectacle & then it is over the horizon, amidst joy for one & all. It is like a phenomenon---- i am inclined to comment, after viewing the sunrise. Also, there is the forest in some 2-3 islands which all are part of the place which is also known as Bar Harbor. The forest has flora & fauna : variety of trees (maybe Birches etc. & ors.), variety of flowers, deers, foxes & many other animals, eagles & other variety of birds. Bird-watcher's paradise it is for sure. There r many lakes here----- transparency of the same r worth mentioning
Google search says, glaciers receded some 18,000 yrs. before (the end of Ice-age). & that is the reason for such transparency of the lakes. We saw the Echo Lake, the Sand beach & the Thunderhole plus a few other water bodies (All lakes). The thunder hole is also created at the end of the ice-age when granite rocks were formed by the side of the Ocean. Sea waves surged to cause decay to the bottom of the granite & when a hole was formed (It took ageless time to cause such things, of course), air was compressed within the hole & surging waves hit the same to give rise to a sonic boom. Hence, the name -- The Thunderhole.
The Atlantic ocean--------- In Bar Harbor, the tourist enjoys kayaking, boating, cruising, nature trips, swimming, fishing etc.
Restaurants & food joints------ Italian-style dishes, chinese dishes, mediterranean dishes & other dishes, wine & liquor, beer. We tasted Italian-style dishes as well as chinese dishes. The Italian dishes were v v good, chinese dishes--- we got take outs & tasted them later in our Motel viz. Cromwell Harbor motel. The motel had a wide area with a swimming pool of its own, bath, some kitchen facilities, AC, Cable TV, a very good Parking lot etc. & it was neat & clean. Thanks to Yash/Runi for the right selection.
I have forgotten to mention here about the main item of food in Bar Harbor i.e Lobsters. Lobsters here are the delicacies which people relish most. Yash lead us to dine with in an italian restaurant viz. Poor Boys' Gourmet Gallery or something like it (I exactly do not remember the name) & I availed the opportunity of tasting a lobster-dish there. It was palatable indeed.
Also, I tasted lobster roll in a wayside food joint & it was ok. Sorry---- I failed to abide by my Doctor's advise. I had earlier been advised to avoid lobsters, while eating meals, for keeping cholesterol level within range.
While going to Bar Harbor, Maine, we went to a tourists' spot known as Ogunkut beach. We travelled a loop fm the highway for this. The place is a confluence of a river plus a bay---- full of tourists who were eager to savour the taste of the long week-end (3 days, from saturday----monday---- monday is the 4th of July-- the independence day). Umbrellas of vibgyor color, people sunbathing below them in different costumes, sea-bathing, playful children in every nook & corner ----- it was a highly attractive spot for the tourists.
Dada went thru many tour mags. to discover this place & Yash & Runi also were curious to see the pl.
Runi drove the car while Yash assisted with GPS---- I think Runi drove for nearly 2 & 1/2 hrs. Thereafter, Yash was on the wheels----- all the while.
We took an exit to a village restaurant to have some khana. The dishes: Soup--- the starter, salad, bread, banana & ice-cream. I preferred soup & salad.
Also, we had a coffee-break in another way-side food-shop. At about 7-o-clock in the evening, we reached Bar Harbor. Isn't it daring for anyone to find way to a motel, thru a maze of roads, when daylight was not there & the forest on the side of the motorable road---- a quite dense forest that had possibly many animals hidden in its interior. At last, we r there--- in front our coveted motel i.e Cromwell Harbor Motel. No more anxious moments. Two nights' stay in a good motel near a dense forest will, for sure give me a change of vision as well as mind.
About the sight-seeings, I have already written herein above.
I am not elaborating any more. We left the motel on 4th July (The Independence day) at about 10-45 A.M & found people in a festive mood everywhere. This caused us some turn-arounds here & there & finally we were on our way back home. We saw writings on board & a few displays for the independence day, in places. Runi drove for nearly 4 hrs.------- we stopped for khana (Already I said about this) at about 12-o-clock, in a wayside food corner & also for a cup of coffee at Mcdonald's, while nearing Boston.
In Boston, so many detours i.e traffic diversions were there & this caused us some delay in reaching home. Of course it was in view of the jubilations of the 4th July. We saw people slowly moving to convenient points to witness the ceremonies & fireworks. I already saw in the internet that the famous singer Lionel Richie would be there, for this (Though later, I learn that he was ill & unable to come & popster Mcbride performed).
We were home at about 6-o-clock. Could we go to see fireworks over the Charles river which was due at 10-30 P.M? No------ we are too tired & scared of the huge gathering of crowd. Already we have seen long rows of cars parked on both sides of the street.
So, Yash arranges for a show of the celebration (mainly fireworks over the Hudson river in NY), in the computers------ it was broadcast live thru Cable TV.
The display was highly entertaining.
Then a fighter plane overhead ----- we listen to sound created by the same & wonder. Yes----- it is a part of the celebration. We also listen to the bursting of the firecrackers & have Khichri with Alu in it plus pcs. of begunbhaja. Bou-di jug jug jiye.
I listen to the firecrackers sound of bursting plus people talking among themselves as well as cars moving in & out--- till much late hrs. & then, all the excitement are gone & I am asleep.
Google search says, glaciers receded some 18,000 yrs. before (the end of Ice-age). & that is the reason for such transparency of the lakes. We saw the Echo Lake, the Sand beach & the Thunderhole plus a few other water bodies (All lakes). The thunder hole is also created at the end of the ice-age when granite rocks were formed by the side of the Ocean. Sea waves surged to cause decay to the bottom of the granite & when a hole was formed (It took ageless time to cause such things, of course), air was compressed within the hole & surging waves hit the same to give rise to a sonic boom. Hence, the name -- The Thunderhole.
The Atlantic ocean--------- In Bar Harbor, the tourist enjoys kayaking, boating, cruising, nature trips, swimming, fishing etc.
Restaurants & food joints------ Italian-style dishes, chinese dishes, mediterranean dishes & other dishes, wine & liquor, beer. We tasted Italian-style dishes as well as chinese dishes. The Italian dishes were v v good, chinese dishes--- we got take outs & tasted them later in our Motel viz. Cromwell Harbor motel. The motel had a wide area with a swimming pool of its own, bath, some kitchen facilities, AC, Cable TV, a very good Parking lot etc. & it was neat & clean. Thanks to Yash/Runi for the right selection.
I have forgotten to mention here about the main item of food in Bar Harbor i.e Lobsters. Lobsters here are the delicacies which people relish most. Yash lead us to dine with in an italian restaurant viz. Poor Boys' Gourmet Gallery or something like it (I exactly do not remember the name) & I availed the opportunity of tasting a lobster-dish there. It was palatable indeed.
Also, I tasted lobster roll in a wayside food joint & it was ok. Sorry---- I failed to abide by my Doctor's advise. I had earlier been advised to avoid lobsters, while eating meals, for keeping cholesterol level within range.
While going to Bar Harbor, Maine, we went to a tourists' spot known as Ogunkut beach. We travelled a loop fm the highway for this. The place is a confluence of a river plus a bay---- full of tourists who were eager to savour the taste of the long week-end (3 days, from saturday----monday---- monday is the 4th of July-- the independence day). Umbrellas of vibgyor color, people sunbathing below them in different costumes, sea-bathing, playful children in every nook & corner ----- it was a highly attractive spot for the tourists.
Dada went thru many tour mags. to discover this place & Yash & Runi also were curious to see the pl.
Runi drove the car while Yash assisted with GPS---- I think Runi drove for nearly 2 & 1/2 hrs. Thereafter, Yash was on the wheels----- all the while.
We took an exit to a village restaurant to have some khana. The dishes: Soup--- the starter, salad, bread, banana & ice-cream. I preferred soup & salad.
Also, we had a coffee-break in another way-side food-shop. At about 7-o-clock in the evening, we reached Bar Harbor. Isn't it daring for anyone to find way to a motel, thru a maze of roads, when daylight was not there & the forest on the side of the motorable road---- a quite dense forest that had possibly many animals hidden in its interior. At last, we r there--- in front our coveted motel i.e Cromwell Harbor Motel. No more anxious moments. Two nights' stay in a good motel near a dense forest will, for sure give me a change of vision as well as mind.
About the sight-seeings, I have already written herein above.
I am not elaborating any more. We left the motel on 4th July (The Independence day) at about 10-45 A.M & found people in a festive mood everywhere. This caused us some turn-arounds here & there & finally we were on our way back home. We saw writings on board & a few displays for the independence day, in places. Runi drove for nearly 4 hrs.------- we stopped for khana (Already I said about this) at about 12-o-clock, in a wayside food corner & also for a cup of coffee at Mcdonald's, while nearing Boston.
In Boston, so many detours i.e traffic diversions were there & this caused us some delay in reaching home. Of course it was in view of the jubilations of the 4th July. We saw people slowly moving to convenient points to witness the ceremonies & fireworks. I already saw in the internet that the famous singer Lionel Richie would be there, for this (Though later, I learn that he was ill & unable to come & popster Mcbride performed).
We were home at about 6-o-clock. Could we go to see fireworks over the Charles river which was due at 10-30 P.M? No------ we are too tired & scared of the huge gathering of crowd. Already we have seen long rows of cars parked on both sides of the street.
So, Yash arranges for a show of the celebration (mainly fireworks over the Hudson river in NY), in the computers------ it was broadcast live thru Cable TV.
The display was highly entertaining.
Then a fighter plane overhead ----- we listen to sound created by the same & wonder. Yes----- it is a part of the celebration. We also listen to the bursting of the firecrackers & have Khichri with Alu in it plus pcs. of begunbhaja. Bou-di jug jug jiye.
I listen to the firecrackers sound of bursting plus people talking among themselves as well as cars moving in & out--- till much late hrs. & then, all the excitement are gone & I am asleep.
hi sadhan
ReplyDeleteit is really nice n LIVE like comentry, as if i m also enjoying with u all.
place is also good, nd food ? woh!!!
shankar