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Canada/New England 2016 Cruise Part 3 - Saint John, Bar Harbor, Portland

Sept. 30 - Oct. 12 "Fall Foliage" cruise on Oceania Regatta, room 8037 (F, inside, port).

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Next day: Saint John, New Brunswick. Saw humble Partridge Island lighthouse when approaching the port.
Next day: Saint John, New Brunswick. Saw humble Partridge Island lighthouse when approaching the port. 		And then saw ruins of Courtenay Bay lighthouse. (Didn't count this on my lighthouse list.)
And then saw ruins of Courtenay Bay lighthouse. (Didn't count this on my lighthouse list.)		 Tugs in SJ harbor
Tugs in SJ harbor		 Trash heap near port
Trash heap near port		 Marco Polo cruise port
Marco Polo cruise port		 Ahead of the ship I could see the faux lighthouses on the pier ahead. I didn't count these either.
Ahead of the ship I could see the faux lighthouses on the pier ahead. I didn't count these either.
We rented a car to visit St. Martins Caves.
We rented a car to visit St. Martins Caves. 		High tide would come in 4 hours so we couldn't dawdle. Relieved to get there mid-tides & realize I could make it out & back.
High tide would come in 4 hours so we couldn't dawdle. Relieved to get there mid-tides & realize I could make it out & back.		 Fundy tides are legendary. There was a little water when I went, but when we drove by 2 hours later water was up to the opening.
Fundy tides are legendary. There was a little water when I went, but when we drove by 2 hours later water was up to the opening.		 Howard stayed ashore to eat legendary scallops while I navigated through the occasional slime.
Howard stayed ashore to eat legendary scallops while I navigated through the occasional slime. 		Lichen on walls shows the height the water will reach later. Tide changes every 6 hours!
Lichen on walls shows the height the water will reach later. Tide changes every 6 hours!		 Rocks, snails and a little bit of water
Rocks, snails and a little bit of water
The walk back. When I returned, I found Howard & got fish & chips at the Cave Restaurant.
The walk back. When I returned, I found Howard & got fish & chips at the Cave Restaurant.		 Then we drove through the covered bridge at St. Martins. Here are traps & buoys near bridge.
Then we drove through the covered bridge at St. Martins. Here are traps & buoys near bridge.		 My view as we drove through the covered bridge
My view as we drove through the covered bridge		 You had to look for the 2nd covered bridge, but it was there!
You had to look for the 2nd covered bridge, but it was there!		 A recently-constructed walkway provides a view of the two bridges, the faux lighthouse (didn't count) and boats
A recently-constructed walkway provides a view of the two bridges, the faux lighthouse (didn't count) and boats		 Both bridges, faux lighthouse, no boats
Both bridges, faux lighthouse, no boats
Then we drove part of the Fundy Trailway, stopping so I could see Fuller Falls
Then we drove part of the Fundy Trailway, stopping so I could see Fuller Falls		 A funky bridge led down to the falls.
A funky bridge led down to the falls. 		Drove a bit more to the suspension bridge, where I saw this guy!
Drove a bit more to the suspension bridge, where I saw this guy!		 Suspension bridge
Suspension bridge 		View from suspension bridge
View from suspension bridge		 Oops! Ship had a minor accident in Saint John. A ladder had been left on the pier, and wasn't noticed until too late.
Oops! Ship had a minor accident in Saint John. A ladder had been left on the pier, and wasn't noticed until too late.
Woke up to a very foggy morning in Bar Harbor. We're back in the USA!
Woke up to a very foggy morning in Bar Harbor. We're back in the USA!		 Some people didn't like the fog but hey, it's early morning in coastal Maine in October! I knew it would burn off.
Some people didn't like the fog but hey, it's early morning in coastal Maine in October! I knew it would burn off. 		Our first day of tendering. First, however, we had to individually clear U.S. immigration on the ship. Luckily, it was fast.
Our first day of tendering. First, however, we had to individually clear U.S. immigration on the ship. Luckily, it was fast. 		Tendered & walked a couple blocks to catch the free Explorer bus to Loop Road for rocky cliff views
Tendered & walked a couple blocks to catch the free Explorer bus to Loop Road for rocky cliff views		 I was looking for what photographers call Boulder Beach. I think I found it, but not positive.
I was looking for what photographers call "Boulder Beach." I think I found it, but not positive. 		Hazy view to Otter Cliffs around 11:30 from Loop Road
Hazy view to Otter Cliffs around 11:30 from Loop Road
And then Jordan Pond took my breath away. I will never call Acadia over-rated again.
And then Jordan Pond took my breath away. I will never call Acadia over-rated again. 		Photographer admires the The Bubbles from Jordan Pond.
Photographer admires the "The Bubbles" from Jordan Pond.		 Wood & reeds at Jordan Pond. I also saw a carriage road at the Pond.
Wood & reeds at Jordan Pond. I also saw a carriage road at the Pond. 		Just trees, Jordan Pond, Acadia. So beautiful.
Just trees, Jordan Pond, Acadia. So beautiful. 		Couldn't stop taking pictures. Spent at least a half hour here - a lot for me!
Couldn't stop taking pictures. Spent at least a half hour here - a lot for me!		 The Bubbles again
The Bubbles again
Dog bowl at Jordan Pond bus stop, where I waited for the bus to Northeast Harbor
Dog bowl at Jordan Pond bus stop, where I waited for the bus to Northeast Harbor		 Traps on boat in NE Harbor; not sure what was inside them
Traps on boat in NE Harbor; not sure what was inside them		 Northeast Harbor, Acadia
Northeast Harbor, Acadia		 Back in Bar Harbor, I walked down West Street to see historic houses.
Back in Bar Harbor, I walked down West Street to see historic houses. 		Walked down to the water to see where you can walk out on a sandbar to Bar Island. The backyard of a nearby hotel was pretty.
Walked down to the water to see where you can walk out on a sandbar to Bar Island. The backyard of a nearby hotel was pretty. 		Bikes & leaves with watercolor effect
Bikes & leaves with watercolor effect
Lampost in Bar Harbor outside hotel
Lampost in Bar Harbor outside hotel		 That night, we ate at Toscana. Love that Oceania's specialty restaurants don't charge.
That night, we ate at Toscana. Love that Oceania's specialty restaurants don't charge.		 On different days, 3 chairs appeared near our inside cabin (off the main aisle). When #3 appeared, we had some fun.
On different days, 3 chairs appeared near our inside cabin (off the main aisle). When #3 appeared, we had some fun. 		Next day was Portland. Here's a distant view of beautiful Portland Head light, early morning.
Next day was Portland. Here's a distant view of beautiful Portland Head light, early morning. 		Spring Point Ledge lighthouse
Spring Point Ledge lighthouse		 Portland Breakwater lighthouse
Portland Breakwater lighthouse
We pulled up near the huge, ugly, baby blue-hulled Anthem of the Seas. I DID, however, like the giraffe up top!
We pulled up near the huge, ugly, baby blue-hulled Anthem of the Seas. I DID, however, like the giraffe up top!		 View of Portland upon arrival 7 AM.
View of Portland upon arrival 7 AM.		 Rainy day in Maine due to Hurricane Matthew. We drove up a familiar route to pretty Boothbay Harbor, mid-Coast.
Rainy day in Maine due to Hurricane Matthew. We drove up a familiar route to pretty Boothbay Harbor, mid-Coast. 		Maine is so beautiful, and it was made more beautiful by gorgeous fall colors. Here's a typical Maine scene.
Maine is so beautiful, and it was made more beautiful by gorgeous fall colors. Here's a typical Maine scene.		 We drove up to Boothbay Harbor. The lawn at the pretty public library was completely carpeted with maple leaves.
We drove up to Boothbay Harbor. The lawn at the pretty public library was completely carpeted with maple leaves.		 Library statue.
Library statue.
Rain and colorful leaves were plentiful that day, probably due to Hurricane Matthew
Rain and colorful leaves were plentiful that day, probably due to Hurricane Matthew		 We took CapN Fish's once a year cruise to see 8 lighthouses. Here's Boothbay Harbor while cruising out.
We took CapN Fish's once a year cruise to see 8 lighthouses. Here's Boothbay Harbor while cruising out.		 Traps at BBH
Traps at BBH 		1st lighthouse sighting on Cap'n Fish Fall Foliage trip - Burnt Island
1st lighthouse sighting on Cap'n Fish Fall Foliage trip - Burnt Island 		Ram Island lighthouse.
Ram Island lighthouse.		 Ram Island without the tower
Ram Island without the tower
Ram Island walkway to tower
Ram Island walkway to tower		 Cuckolds Island light
Cuckolds Island light		 Cuckolds with bridge
Cuckolds with bridge		 Sequin Island used to have a tram up the hill, with scary history. Island is in one of the foggiest places in the U.S.
Sequin Island used to have a tram up the hill, with scary history. Island is in one of the foggiest places in the U.S.		 Pond Island is Maine's oldest lighthouse
Pond Island is Maine's oldest lighthouse		 Perkins Island was very cute.
Perkins Island was very cute.
Fogbell building (I think) for Perkins. Loved the cranberry (or whatever) fields.
Fogbell building (I think) for Perkins. Loved the cranberry (or whatever) fields. 		Squirrel Point really could use some help.
Squirrel Point really could use some help. 		Squirrel Point turned out to be one of my favorites
Squirrel Point turned out to be one of my favorites		 Typical NE church on shore in foggy ME
Typical NE church on shore in foggy ME 		Eagle in tree
Eagle in tree		 Doubling Point range lighthouse fog bell tower
Doubling Point range lighthouse fog bell tower
One of Doubling Point range lights
One of Doubling Point range lights 		Doubling Point
Doubling Point		 Maine Maritime Museum in Bath
Maine Maritime Museum in Bath		 Howard can tell you what class sub this is
Howard can tell you what "class" sub this is		 There was lots of activity for Howard to look at, Bath Ironworks
There was lots of activity for Howard to look at, Bath Ironworks		 Bath Iron Works by Howard
Bath Iron Works by Howard
On the way back to Boothbay Harbor we passed this old bridge
On the way back to Boothbay Harbor we passed this old bridge		 Scenery was wonderful. Hit the fall foliage time just right.
Scenery was wonderful. Hit the fall foliage time just right. 		Saw Hendricks Head lighthouse from a distance on the way back.
Saw Hendricks Head lighthouse from a distance on the way back.		 Swing bridge on way back to BBH.
Swing bridge on way back to BBH.		 Wave to the bridge operator! Back in Portland, Tess showed us the Old Port area & took us for tea & nibbles.
Wave to the bridge operator! Back in Portland, Tess showed us the Old Port area & took us for tea & nibbles.
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