Catch up again! Well we waited out two days for the fog to lift .But it was stubborn!
20 th August
We could t keep the slip so decided to move to a floating dock for the night.
First we went to fuel up in case we could get a quick getaway in the morning.Just a few yards away is Clifon Dock with nice big dock face.Very nice and helpful lady owns the facility.
Then it was off to find our floating dock , a first for us to use one.
You have to be prepared to jump off and tie up quickly! Went very easily, more so that a mooring ball in my opinion!
Off in the dingy to check out the far,ears market held at the edge of the marina and we were surprised at the choice of organic fruit and veg , meats , cheeses and breads. We bought several items and also a no and soursop a doping roll froma Thai lady selling from her stall.
Went back had the Thaifood for lunch ,the Hot and Sour soup was very good ,wish we had purchased more!! The off to e plot NE Harbor town and Main Street. Unlik eSw Harbor this was a more vibrant town and had lots of interesting shops .Time to catch the LL Bean bus again go into Bar Harbor for internet coverage.Found a good cafe to do the job. Just coming back and we had a call from Bill and Nancy our Sabre friends we thought we had said goodbye to in Rockland! Met up in MainStreetand had fun joining in on the Kentucky Derby Hat Afternoon complete with free Mint Julep, ham biscuits and a very delicious pecan pie.We were entertained by a great jazz band. Why they chose this day to celebrate I have no idea as the Derby was back on May 2 nd!
Back to the boat for drinks and appetizers dinner , til 8 pm when Graeme and I dingied into the marina grounds to watch the outdoor movie of Secretariat the triple crown winner of the three most famous horse races.So that's why we had the Kentucky Derby party!!
21 st August
Still more fog so we joined with Nancy and Bll to go over to the Thuya Gardens on the other side of the harbor. We were blown away by the beauty and serenity of these fabulous gardens..
After the climb up to the gardens we deserved some breakfast so we dingied back to the town area and had a hearty breakfast at The Bakery . Then back on the bus again for more Internet and phone use at BarHarbor.Amazinghow you rely on this modern convenience! I was planning to do a walkaroundJordans pond a two mile walk but unfortunately I had the boat key and Graeme had already left on a different bus, and had no way to get on the boat. By the time we returned Nancy and Bill had already left to go south. The fog has lifted some but too late to leave, so another got on the floating dock and dinner board.
- Over and Out
- S and S
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