We visited Bar Harbor, Maine!

Flying, and taking Donnie's Mom with us, to Maine — Flying, and taking Donnie’s Mom with us, to Maine

On Donnie’s bucket list was a trip to the northeast, specifically to see Maine. Neither of us had ever been there. We visited Bar Harbor for 5 days, and it was magnificent! If you ever get a chance to see God’s creation in Maine, you should grab the opportunity 🙂 Bar Harbor is on Mount Desert Island, and home to the Acadia National Park. The pictures cannot possibly do justice to the views!

The Loop Road in Acadia National Park. It was breezy and cool, in the low 60’s.

Brrr . . . windy and cool for Floridians

Down at the harbor, checking out the lobstah traps

We took a 2 hour horse-drawn carriage ride through the “carriage roads” in the Acadia National Park. These roads were built by the Rockefeller’s, to preserve the natural beauty of the area. Motorized vehicles are not allowed on these roads still, and there are many beautiful granite and cobblestone bridges built by the Rockefeller’s for the purpose of horse transportation on the island, which they prefer to this day.

Gub (the gray) and Pete (the black). Their harnesses were beautiful, and help keep bugs off of them by the strings moving on their bodies — Gub (the gray) and Pete (the black). Their 40 pound harnesses were beautiful, and help keep bugs off of them by the strings hanging down moving over their bodies

Our horse drawn carriage ride on the "Carriage Roads" — Awaiting our horse drawn carriage ride at the Wildwood Stables inside the Acadia National Park

Me below the cobblestone bridge (taking their picture)

Donnie and Joyce at the top of the cobblestone bridge

Sunset at 8:15 pm. We were FREEZING on the top of Cadillac Mountain!!!

Thunder Hole is at the base of the hill behind us. It makes a thundering sound when the surf slams into the cavern under the stone hill.

Windy and beautiful at Sand Beach. Sand beaches are highly unusual, due to the ROCKY coastline. The sand reminded me of Cocoa Beach.

You could see lobster traps set EVERYWHERE

A panoramic view still cannot give the view justice

We are flying home today. So grateful we were able to see God’s beauty by driving around the park, and getting out to see views. This was great for Donnie, as he only has stamina to walk short distances. He was able to really enjoy himself, including eating a delicious lobster roll! We were all so happy to see more of the beautiful world that God created just for us!! Thank you Lord, for all the blessings you give to us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chemo is this coming Tuesday. Please pray for his treatment to continue to work for him if it is God’s will, and that side effects will be minimal. We are still awaiting the results of his tumor markers drawn 10 days ago. Thank you for your continued prayers!!

Love, Donnie & Tina

4 replies on “We visited Bar Harbor, Maine!”

I am so happy you had a wonderful trip and that you were able to take Aunt Joyce with you. You all look wonderful. God is amazing!!! I love you guys and am still keeping you in my prayers.

What beautiful pictures. I am amazed at the energy Donnie has. I am sure you both had a wonderful time. God is certainly blessing you both. The country there is beautiful and I especially love the pics of the horses. God Bless you both and may his blessings continue. Love joe

It sounds like you experienced Heaven on earth! I would love to visit there one day. Thinking of you guys often and always sending you positive prayers!

We are so happy you can travel and enjoy the beautiful country. After your chemo you can resume your life to enjoy as you wish. Keeping you in our prayers, we love you.

4 replies on “We visited Bar Harbor, Maine!”

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