Raining cats and dogs in Canada!!!

June 3, 2008 by bobcatou

I rode into New Brunswick, Canada today. Rain showers are supposed to hit Bar Harbor this evening and all day tomorrow. The radar looked better up here but as I found out, I was wrong and got hit by the same front. I was probably riding in the rain for half of today’s trip. It wasn’t alot of fun.

I had a woman cut me off abruptly at the US/Canadian border. I got so frustrated I almost got off my bike and gave her a piece of my mind while we were in line and waiting to cross into Canada. In fear of causing an international incident and not being allowed in Canada, I decided to keep my cool.

I’m in Hampton this evening. Because of the downpour, I decided to stay at a B and B. This one is called The Bamara Inn.

If it is still raining tomorrow, I am just going to ride up to Prince Edward Island and set up camp the best I can. I want to do the Fundy Coastal Drive but that might have to wait for my return trip to the U.S.

Bar Harbor Days

June 3, 2008 by bobcatou

I’m happy to say that I’ve had more good weather than bad while in Bar Harbor. I did get rained on pretty hard yesterday on the way back from the Bass Harbor Lighthouse.

Problem was that I wore jeans and hiking shoes while riding and not my riding pants and boots which are waterproof. I’ve got most of my gear dry this morning except for my hiking shoes and now they are riding on top of my bags on my bike until they dry.

Before the rains came, I rode up to Cadillac Mountain, the highest point in Acadia National Park.

Atop Cadillac Mountain

It was a fun twisty road to the summit, with lots to see.

Jordan Pond

Bubble Pond

On Sunday, I rode down to Camden, ME. It’s about 75 miles south of Bar Harbor on Rt 1.

While in Camden, I stopped by the Mid-Maine Sports Car Club, which was having an auto show downtown.

After the auto show, I had a very good Haddock sandwich at the Bayview Restaurant on the dock and was convinced by a very pretty waitress to try some of their homemade blueberry pie which was delicious as well.

Now I have to figure out where I am going today. Originally I was going to ride into Canada along Fundy Bay, but I am not feeling too inspired. My back is a little sore and yes…rain is on it’s way. Another front is supposed to arrive tonight and last through tomorrow night. UGH.

If I head to Canada, my email and phone will be very limited. It’s expensive to even turn on my phone because of possible text messages and the such that will be charged international rates

Anyway I will update next when I can. I have to tell you it is very tempting to just hang around Bar Harbor for another couple days.

More later..

UPDATE: Feeling more inspired to head north. Weather is better in Canada

Rainy Day in Bar Harbor

May 31, 2008 by bobcatou

I spent a good but wet day in Bar Harbor Saturday. I didn’t want to stay in my room so I challenged the elements on foot and left my motorcycle behind at my motel.

As I entered the downtown. I ate breakfast at Jordan’s Restaurant. A hometown type restaurant that serves great breakfasts. The “Maine Delight” omelet was on my plate this day.

After breakfast, I continued to walk around town and wandered through several shops. I enjoy some very good Chocolate Cookie Dough Fudge at Ben & Bill’s Chocolate Emporium

I enjoyed wandering around the docks and other areas even though the weather was pretty dreary. I do plan to go back again tomorrow or Monday and enjoy some more of the sites. Below are a few more pictures from my day.

Sunday I plan to set up a campsite in The Acadia National Park and ride down to Camden. My brother knows a Marina Manager in Camden, so I plan to go say hi and introduce myself.

Until my next post…