It was pretty cold when Ruth and I awoke. The neighbors were already tearing down their camp because they had two kids that were vomiting during the night so they were ready to head home.
We packed up the camp and headed back to the Tim Horton's for a bagel. As we were eating, a guy came riding up and he sought us out inside. He teaches classes that allow people to get their permit in ME so he wanted to talk bikes. When he found out I taught MSF classes, he was very chatty.
We talked about lots and then Iasked him about getting to Madawaska. He said it was about 2.5 hours there and that Rte 11 on the way back was nice. That was the plan for the day then.
The ride to Madawaska was uneventful. When we got there, I filled up at a Chevron that was on the SCMA list. The attendants knew about the 4 Corners ride and were full of questions. Ruth and I both filled up and then I rode over to the Post Office to get a photo and mail the gas receipt and totals.
After that, we decided to go to the new SCMA 4 Corners statue and get a photo there.
Now that the 4 Corners ride was over, we headed to Ft Nelson for a Subway sandwich and to get on Rte 11 to head back to Bangor and Acadia National Park.
About 1/2 way down the road we stopped at a rest stop. There were 5 other bikes there and we went up and chatted with them. They were all locals out riding and soon, four of them took off. We chatted with the remaining couple for awhile. They were riding a Goldwing and were pulling a camping trailer that Ruth and I looked at. They gave us advice on where to stay in Bar Harbor and we left a bit before them and headed south.
On the way south, we did see a white-tailed deer alongside the road.
Route 11 was definitely a more scenic way to go although it would be more challenging and dangerous at night.
We arrived at Acadia about 5 PM. I went to the vc immediately to get the stamp that would earn my National parks Gold and then we returned to the campground to set up camp.
After setting up, we crossed the street to have dinner. Ruth wanted lobster, but she couldn't be the one to condemn the lobster to death. I had to pick one out for us. I did that and she showed me the places to crack 'em open and eat 'em. It was pretty good!!
From there, we went to the convenience store to get marshmallows and graham crackers. I made a fire and we had s'mores for dessert. After it was dark, we laid down for a night's rest....
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