June 12th, Tuesday – Schoodic Woods Campground to Sunset RV Park, Lubec; Sunset RV Park the backwards RV Park

Travel Day!  Since the trip was to be a short one – only 2 hours –  we were in no real rush this morning.  We just sort of took our time getting up and getting moving.  We had packed a good deal of stuff the night before, the car was already on the tow bar, so there were just a few things left to do.  Once packed up we headed over to the dump station and emptied the tanks – no sewer where we were going.

By 10 am, we were on the road heading north.  Question, which route to take?  We had been warned to avoid Route 1 because of construction and instead take Route 191 along the coast.  Off we went and sure enough in due time we find the first construction zone.  Hey, it was just one lane for a few miles, so no big thing.  This isn’t that bad I thought so I’ll just stay on Route 1 the whole way.  Can you say big mistake.  Suddenly, in front of us was a sign Road Ends in 1 Mile.  That’s right, it ends, or better yet, the paved portion of it ended and we were on a dirt road that passed for Route 1.  No fun at all, let me tell you.  It was rough, rutted, and you could not go over 10 mph or you would lose all your teeth not to mention what might fall off of Graybeard.  Should have taken Route 191 along the coast.  Believe me, I will when I leave here.

So, we crawled our way north until the turn off for Route 189 which would take us to the RV park.  Ah, a paved road again.  So nice.  Then, there it was the sign we had been looking for Sunset Point RV Park.  Yippee!

Here is the office where you register.  Barbara went into register and sort of never came out – almost.  When she finally returned 45 minutes later she told me the camp manager took the time to go into great detail regarding everything to see in the area.  Nice.

This RV park claims to be the eastern most campground in the US.  That was one of the reasons we came here, just to say we had been as far east as one could go.  Another reason is we wanted to visit Campobello Island in Canada and, of course, have tea with Eleanor. 

Take a look at this aerial view of the park.  It is really just one big grass field

with parking slots for RV’s.  I really like it.  The sites are almost perfectly level and the view, if you get the right spot, is spectacular.  Yes, we got the right spot.  As we always say, Home is where we park it so here is home for the next week.

Here is the view we were talking about.  Johnson Bay right out the solarium window!

Of course, to get the fantastic view of Johnson Bay you need to park sort of backwards, hence my reference to this being the backwards RV park.  That means instead of backing into your spot, you drive in front first and run your water and electric under the RV

to the pedestal which is now at your front door.  It works only because there is no sewer hookup.

The other thing that is really different from where we were is that – as you can see in the picture above – there is no separation between you and your neighbor.  Want to borrow some sugar?  Just open your window, give a shout, reach out and you can grab it from the rig next to you!

Then there was the wind, oh boy was it blowing today.  Take a look at the flag that is flying straight out.

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Then, there were the white caps.  Thankfully the wind is coming almost

straight on to Graybeard which is the best orientation for these conditions.

So, we’re home again for the time being.  The sun is slowing sinking in the west and reflecting off the water sparking like so many diamonds.  The tide is coming back in and all that dry land which was just down the hill from us is once again under water.  So beautiful and just out the front solarium window.  How neat is that.  We both thank our God everyday for the many blessings that we are enjoying day by day.

Now before we leave you a thought to ponder:

As always,  if you are coming to the end of your day with concerns and worries, let me suggest that you turn them over to God.  After all, He is going to be up all night so why not let him handle them for you.

Time now for our evening prayers and eventually some shut-eye.  Till tomorrow.

These are the voyages of  Graybeard and it’s occupants, four paws and two humans.  Our continuing mission: to explore as many new states as possible, to seek out new acquaintances and make new friends, to boldly go where we have not been before