We are still in Acadia National Park. What a beautiful national park. Lots of people here. It seems to be as attractive to visitors as Yosemite Valley and Grand Canyon. Camping fees account for over $600 million a year for this park. Of course, with the “shut down“ the park is not collecting fees.

The tour book says no visit to Maine should be without a ferry ride. Not sure if it is because it is a “must do“ or the only way to get from parts of Maine to to other areas is on a ferry.

We decided to drive over an hour this morning to Stonington to take the ferry out to Isla Au Haut off the coast. Stonington is a charming small fishing village. A great majority of the residents are involved in the lobster business. The surface of the harbor waters are dotted with hundreds of colorful lobster trap buoys.

Great day for a ferry ride — sunny, clear, and calm water. We just did the 2 1/2 hour round-trip. Jasper was allowed to accompany us. Great views everywhere. Some of the scenery reminded us of the San Juan Islands in Washington. In Steve’s opinion more spectacular than the San Juans.

Great lunch on the deck of a restaurant in Stonington. Good day all around.