It was a foggy morning, and the promise of breathtaking views of Cadillac Mountain from the peninsula fell short, but the coast line was beautiful. At low tide, we were able to wander around tide pools and what looked like miniature rolling hills of seaweed.
For lunch we drove and then hiked to the top of Schoodic Head Mountain. While eating peanut butter and Maine blueberry jam sandwiches, the fog began to lift and we had a spectacular view. From our vantage we had a great view of the Winter Harbor Lighthouse.
With the sun out and the tide coming in, we made our way to Schoodic Point where huge waves were crashing against the rocky shore. Bear and Sooke's favorite was Blueberry Hill where they got to play in the water. Sooke tried his best to catch a wave and I think he may have had one cornered for a brief moment.
Having finished the drive around the peninsula, and having the rest of the afternoon ahead of us, we set of for Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge. On the way we drove through several little harbor towns and noticed that many of the houses and properties were for sale. With lobster being the only viable fishery left, it seems that these little fishing villages are struggling.
After hiking through blueberry patches at the wildlife refuge we headed back to our home away from home back on Mount Desert Island. We ended Labor Day in traditional style by grilling out hot dogs and drinking a locally brewed porter.
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