Post date: Jun 6, 2016 1:41:00 PM
Mileage: 300
Today, I rode up to Maine on US 1 north. It rained the entire day and almost every scenic view was marred by a thick fog, including Acadia National Park. There were some views, however, that were complemented by the haze gray cloud cover. They will have to do on this adventure. Haze gray brings to mind an old Navy saying, "Haze gray and underway," that means out to sea. Overcast and foggy? Check. Underway? Definitely.
Driving downeast, as Mainers would say, one may surmise that a lot of people here have money. I rode through the smallest of towns where every aspect of the community was immaculate. Porche dealerships, high-end E class Mercedes being driven, million dollar homes, manicured lawns, perfect color schemes, etc. are abound. There is a quaint little town called Ogunquit that is really nice. It is loaded with bed & breakfasts, crafty stores, and other shops that are all vying for that hard earned dollar. There are also some spectacular cliff views nearby, likely the main draw in the area. However, I didn't see them. Recall that I said it's raining and foggy.
Oh, it's raining very steadily, and people are mowing their lawns in shorts and flip flops. Did I mention that it's 58 degrees? It must be a heat wave up here. I would have a sweatshirt on to keep warm!
I probably should have stopped in Portland, but at the time, I was neither hungry, in need of fuel, nor appreciated the intense fog I was riding through. Along the way I did stop in Bath, the City of Ships. There is a huge Navy Yard where large vessels are constructed, similar to Newport News, VA. In nearby Brunswick, there is also a little drive-in called Cameron's Lobster House. It is a must stop. I had fried oysters and lobster stew, and they were both wonderful. The stew had three large claws in it, yet it was just a cup, not a bowl.
Back on the road, I made it to Acadia. Go figure. More fog and rain. I made camp in Blackwoods Campground, burned some wood, and turned in for the night.