Holiday Weekend

July 6, 2005

Last night we returned from our family's inaugaural camping trip. Our first trip by ourselves, with our own equipment as a family. It was a wonderful time. No babies in diapers, eating dirt, waking up every 2 hours in a tent. Instead we heard the baby in the neighboring campsite - but I was so relieved I was no longer at that stage.

Anyway, we went to Bar Harbor, Maine. About 3 1/2 hours away from us on the coast. Bar Harbor is on an island called Mount Desert Island. Most of the Island is a National Park called Acadia National Park. We camped outside of Bar Harbor, not in the park. We stayed 3 nights and enjoyed every minute. The campground had a pool and hosted special July 4th festivities. The kids would of been happy swimming at the pool all day. However we did take a couple trips to the park. Once to Sand Beach and another trip to Cadillac Mountain. Both days were cloudless with a warm ocean breeze. Our last day (July 4th) we spent a couple hours in Bar Harbor where we mostly relaxed on the green. Bar Harbor is right on the water and is very trendy and full of tourists - fun place. Lots of nature stuff right around that area too - beach walks etc.

We had such a fantastic time. I am so happy that we have reached this stage with our family. It was true vacation - even if it was only 3 days.