Rest and Relaxation at Last

Lobster boats

Beautiful Northeast Harbor, Maine

Finished castle

Our teenager

Working on a Sandcastle

Papa's campfire

Popcorn cooked over the fire.

Harbor seals

We had a mini-vacation over the Fourth. Terry was miraculously able to get a pulpit supply for that weekend, and we got the very last available campsite in Bar Harbor. Going to Bar Harbor on the Fourth isn't something that we would usually do because it is so crowded with tourists. But, I got a great deal on a fireworks cruise, which was awesome. We went out on the waters of Frenchman's Bay and saw harbor seals, porpoise, puffins, and lots of birds. Then, came back to the harbor for the fireworks which we watched away from the crowds on the boat. We definitely had the best seat available. We also hit the beach and the kids loved the crashing surf. The water on our coast is so very cold, but once you're numb, I guess, you're alright. Facebook users can see the kids playing in the surf.