Category Archives: Maine

Traveling in the Time of COVID – All Good Things Must Come to an End

Posted on October 13, 2021 by J. Matlock, Director of Fantasies

It is always hard to leave Acadia and Mount Desert Island when our time there comes to an end. Why is it that on that last day the weather is almost always gray and rainy as if the island is … Continue reading →

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Traveling in the Time of COVID – Afternoon on the Quiet Side of MDI

Posted on September 29, 2021 by J. Matlock, Director of Fantasies

After visiting Little Long Pond, I doubled back to photograph two old churches in Seal Harbor – one on Dodge Point Road (which I have been told is now a private residence) and St. Jude’s Episcopal Church. St. Judes’ holds … Continue reading →

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Traveling in the Time of COVID – Little Long Pond

Posted on September 20, 2021 by J. Matlock, Director of Fantasies

We got up so early that we were downstairs before other guests and before breakfast was ready to start. I went out on the back porch of the inn and settled in one of the rocking chairs to enjoy the … Continue reading →

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Traveling in the Time of COVID – Another Great Day Exploring Acadia National Park, Part 2 – Duck Brook Bridge Carriage Road & Bubble Pond

Posted on September 13, 2021 by J. Matlock, Director of Fantasies

After lunch at Jordan’s, I have to shop for a short sleeve shirt as the temperature had risen into the 60s; unusual for a late October day. We drive to Duck Brook Bridge wanting to walk the carriage road since … Continue reading →

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Traveling In the Time of COVID – Havana – Because Sometimes Certain Cuisines are Better in Your Home Town

Posted on August 30, 2021 by J. Matlock, Director of Fantasies

In several visits, I have avoided dining at Havana in Bar Harbor. Why? We live near Tampa where we can have authentic Cuban/Latin/Spanish food anytime at numerous restaurants, so it makes me really picky about this cuisine. I finally made … Continue reading →

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Traveling in the Time of COVID – Another Great Day Exploring Acadia National Park, Part 1 – Bar Island

Posted on August 23, 2021 by J. Matlock, Director of Fantasies

Sunshine and a clear blue sky greet us this morning bringing the promise of perfect weather for today’s activities. We breakfast on rolled omelets – eggs whipped with heavy cream then poured into a sheet pan and baked. The eggs … Continue reading →

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Traveling in the Tine of COVID – A Gloomy Gray Day Has Its Own Special Rewards

Posted on August 9, 2021 by J. Matlock, Director of Fantasies

A lot of people freak whenever the weather isn’t perfect when they vacation in Maine and Acadia. From past experience, I know a gloomy day can have unexpected rewards for those who know how to find them. A proper attitude … Continue reading →

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Traveling In the Time of COVID – Marking a Milestone Wedding Anniversary

Posted on August 2, 2021 by J. Matlock, Director of Fantasies

We had started planning this special trip to Maine to mark our 25th Wedding Anniversary back at the end of 2019. Then the pandemic happened. One of the difficulties was selecting restaurants for special dinners to mark the occasion. Many … Continue reading →

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Traveling In the Time of COVID – A Piece of Middle Earth on MDI

Posted on July 31, 2021 by J. Matlock, Director of Fantasies

We woke to a cooler morning. Lots of people are out on the sand bar. We breakfasted on Pineapple “Cairns” topped with banana with broiled brown sugar topping and followed by Eggs Benedict, traditional for hubby and California style (with … Continue reading →

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Traveling in the Time of COVID – In Over My Head! – Hiking Great Head Trail

Posted on July 12, 2021 by J. Matlock, Director of Fantasies

We awoke to the sight of distance sea fog across the bay. The weather had all the makings for perfect day for hiking – sunny with temps in the high 50’s. After a hearty breakfast of Maine wild blueberry pancakes, … Continue reading →

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