Frances' first visit to Maine (cont.)

After we'd seen the house, we went looking for lunch. Not such an easy feat on a Sunday in winter. We ended up eating Chinese in Bar Harbor. The only other restaurant patrons were an obese man and his elderly and frail mother. It felt like a scene from an Annie Proulx novel, but now we can say we've had Chinese food in Bar Harbor in January.

After lunch, we headed out to see the rest of the island.

The Park Loop.



A grounded dock at Northeast Harbor.

Northeast Harbor.


Yes, that's a loon in Northeast. We were very pleased to be graced with a loon sighting on such a short visit.



The yacht club side of Northeast Harbor.



Sargent's Drive along Somes Sound.



On Monday morning, we got ourselves to the Bass Harbor Head Light.

Mark picked this photo out...

And this photo...

Looking up the coast from the Bass Harbor Head Light.

And then we headed for home. We didn't see a moose, which was a bit of a disappointment, but it was a great trip. Mark said today that he'd recommend it to anyone, especially anyone with snow shoes. ***I have to add a note here: Mark is the same guy who yesterday said we should have a second baby before he finishes school in three semesters because the health insurance is so great. That would mean we'd have two kids under the age of two. Keep that in mind when considering any advice from him on any subject whatsoever.