As previously reported, Dave and Stella went to Maine. First stop, the American Folk Festival in Bangor. It opened with the University of Maine Black Bears Marching Band.
And Lil’ Ed and the Blues Imperials.
And a couple with matching LL Bean backpacks dancing.
The next day tropical storm Danny made it very wet.
But people kept their spirits up.
And enjoyed the kosher gospel of Joshua Nelson
and the soul of Mighty Sam McClain.
Much food was consumed including Maine blueberries, both wild
and tamed,
and the famous lobster.
We went onwards and upwards to Acadia National Park for some serious hiking on Dorr Mountain.
We went up
and up
and through
and up
until we reached
the top.
Maine. My (our?) new favorite state.
I’ve wanted to check out Maine for so long, but now I’m DYING to! Did you all do any camping, or were you staying in motels and whatnot?
We stayed in motels. Our motel on the coast was particularly great, totally stuck in 1962, with a lovely view of a harbor full of lobster boats and sailboats. There seemed to be lots of camping facilities. In general, Acadia Nat’l Park was quite miniature and tame compared to national parks in the West, and that was enjoyable in its own way.
Tim and I had an amazing trip to Maine last summer – we stayed in these little cabins run by the Appalachian Mountain Club. This is more toward the center of Maine near Mt. Katahdin. There’s a vast amount of wilderness in Maine. Also really beautiful and green. I’d love to go back.
Dave is ridonkulously cute.
I’m surprised that you didn’t do anything regarding the ocean or the beach. I’m also happy that you didn’t–it means there’s more to the state than just the coast.
#5 – there’s a whole series of photos of sea-kayaking but I didn’t want to make this any longer…ah, the sea.
Although, #1, I have delightful pictures of the motel – lighthouse wallpaper borders and curtains with sea cottages.
#4 – yes! It was hard not to just make this a photo essay about dave’s cuteness.