Pancakes, Fiddle and a Cadillac

Started the morning with some pancakes (and yes, a musician playing fiddle???) and beautiful blue skies.

Planned our last hike in Acadia up Cadillac Mountain. Highest peak on the Atlantic Coastline (about 1,200 ft) Very cold and windy at the top but beautiful views of the entire island (Acadia is on Mount Desert Island). We actually hiked down the mountain a bit and then back up again. Very tough hiking actually but everyone was game.

So maybe we are doing too much hiking.... As you can tell from this picture, I think the kids are done for a while.















Even Izzy tried to hide...










After our hike and quick lunch, we headed to Echo Lake for a swim. Cameron and Sophie were the only ones brave enough to go in. Though Michael did dip his toes a bit. Gail soaked up the sun and it felt good to relax a bit. Vistas were beautiful at the lake and with the help of a park ranger, we got to see a fledgling Peragine Falcon up on the cliff. (certainly a highlight for Gail)



Back at the park the kids participated in an independence parade and are enjoying their last night here.

Tomorrow morning we hit the road and head to Prince Edward Island some 400 miles away...

Luckily we still have OUR rearview mirrors...