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Posted on February 28, 2023

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    A visit to Augusta, Maine’s state capitol, and a n A visit to Augusta, Maine’s state capitol, and a nice walk around this town. Right on the river with a cute downtown we felt like this was one of those towns with great potential.  Seemed a little quiet and the state house wasn’t even close to the prettiest or most interesting we e seen, but we did like that their governor’s office had a huge welcome sign for Canadian friends and all the people we ran into were incredibly friendly.  An almost perfect fall day!  #agustamaine #statecapitol #falldays🍁
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2.  This used be the tallest bridge observatory until 4 months ago when Tower 186 opened up in Korea.  #ipulledoverthis #itsthejourney #getoutside
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    Everyone goes to Acadia. We enjoyed Schoodic. Scho Everyone goes to Acadia. We enjoyed Schoodic.
Schoodic Peninsula is part of Acadia National Park, but it feels a little different.  Enjoyed cycling its rugged coastline and this peaceful area. Thanks @missingpersonsrv for the suggestion.
This was our last day in Acadia so we stayed at this wonderful little campground in Lamoine State Park and grabbed some Maine lobster while in the area!
All hidden gems!  Just a little off the beaten path and that’s exactly what we loved about it.
Sometimes the best part of a place is the part you have to go looking for. #sceniccycle #intentions #slow
    Once a playground for the rich. Acadia is now a pl Once a playground for the rich. Acadia is now a playground for everyone.
Acadia National Park in Maine was shaped in part by wealthy families like the Rockefellers who summered on Mount Desert Island. 
We loved both the easy trails like Ocean Path, Midrange ones like Bubble Rock, and the harder ones like Beehive and Precipice known for their narrow ledges and iron rungs.  Whatever you do you’ll likely see Jordon Pond at some point and you must stop for delicious popover!  You’ll probably also see Eagle Lake especially as you’ll want to get out on the carriage roads that run throughout the area.  If you plan ahead you can catch sunrise at Cadillac Mountain and enjoy a meal or some shopping in Bar Harbor.  We didn’t do either of those this time around.
The funny thing about places like Acadia? They may have started as a playground for people with enormous fortunes, but the best parts are now pretty simple: walk, explore, breathe in the ocean air, and notice how lucky you are to be there.
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No big agenda. Just walking, looking, discovering and letting the towns unfold around us.
We don’t always need an adventure to make a day memorable.
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By far one of our favorite places in North America!  Great variety of things to do, animals to see. trails to hike, and some of the friendliest towns and people you’ll ever visit.  Don’t forget a quick ferry ride to Labrador while you’re there.  We just loved it.  #outofoffice #lookingforasign #findyourhappy #intentionalliving #puffin
    Happy Wednesday! 😎 Happy Wednesday! 😎
    Newfoundland sent us off with a little bit of ever Newfoundland sent us off with a little bit of everything!

Our last couple of days around Argentia and Placentia:
🌧️ Weathered a storm
🦊 Saw a red fox
⚓️ Drove through mountains and valleys to Ship Harbour
🏰 Explored Castle Hill National Historic Site
🛳️ Boarded an overnight ferry for the 16-hour trip to Sydney, Nova Scotia

The weather tested us, the fox surprised us, and the drive to Ship Harbour reminded us just how varied this landscape is. Castle Hill gave us a glimpse into centuries of history, and leaving by boat felt like the perfect goodbye to a place so deeply connected to the sea.

We came looking for new places and experiences, and this summer Newfoundland delivered in both planned and completely unexpected ways.

The weather wins some days. Wildlife makes surprise appearances. History runs so deep, with so many North America firsts.  The landscape keeps changing. And the hardworking, kind people of Newfoundland welcomed us Come From Away travelers into their villages.

We’re leaving with a lot of miles, even more memories, and a feeling that Newfoundland will stay with us for a very long time.
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It can spot a meal and plunge-dive 100 feet reaching 60mph!
How do they slice through the water without getting hurt?
-Subcutaneous air sacs that protect their brain and chest
-Neck muscles that lock their vertebrae 
-Nostrils inside their mouth to protect their lungs 
-Translucent 3rd eyelids for crash protection 

The momentum of the dive carries them up to 70 feet down.
It’s amazing that even with wingspans reaching up to 6.5 feet (the largest seabird in North America) they can torpedo in like this.
Also, they mate for life, are affectionate towards their partners, and return not just to the same area every year, but the same nest.#baddie #amazinganimals #needforspeed #newfoundland #birdlover
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Cape Race is a Marconi wireless telegraph location with a pretty lighthouse.  They are known for receiving the Titanic distress signal since they were closest to where the ship hit the iceberg.  The “unsinkable”ship that went from having 64 life boats in the plan to just 16 + 4 collapsible ones sank on its maiden voyage.  The men at Cape Race
aided in getting other ships there to help.  Although many died, this ship forever changed safety standards for ships.

Today’s life lesson is to stay positive.  Rainbows often appear when you least expect them and need them most.  #staypositive #rainbow #lighthouse #titanic #nowthatsboondocking
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