Lodging: Days Inn
Lodging Comments: It was sufficient for sleeping, which is what we went there to do. I did reserve a nonsmoking room for 4 people, but they gave us a smoking room with only 3 towels.
Vacation Comments: Chris and I brought my brother, Jeff, and his friend, Tom, up to visit the University of Rochester. It is Jeff’s and Tom’s senior year and they are trying to narrow down their choices. The college was better then I could have ever imagined, very small enrollment with nearly unlimited opportunities and resources. Unfortunately, the four of us could only stay for the open house at the university, but I would have liked to see what the rest of Rochester was like. I’ll let everyone know more about it if Jeff or Tom get accepted next year.
September 27th, 1997
Campground: Mt Desert Narrows
Campground Comments: The two of us stayed at the campsite next to the one we had two years ago. We wanted to be able to distinguish this trip from the last one. New site, new experiences, new memories.
Vacation Comments: This last time was even better than the first. Unfortunately, Chris and I were unable to bring our bikes again. Fortunately, there were enough trails that we hadn’t hiked yet that kept us busy every day. There were even some challenging hikes that tested us mentally as well as physically (Precipice, Beehive, and Giant Slide and Grandgent). Even the ones that were a bit easier gave the others some competition with their magnificent scenic views (Bar Island, Bubbles, and Great Head). The weather held up for us even though it did rain for less than a day. No mater how many times we go, we are just in awe of the natural beauty of the mountains and want to go back again.
Special Attractions: Acadia National Park, Whale Watches, Sailing Cruises, Blue Nose to Nova Scotia
September 1st, 1997