Cadillac Mountain

Friday July 22 2016. Our goals for today were to return to Mt Desert Island and drive to the top of Cadillac mountain. (Elevation 1450 ft) and then to find the nearby restaurant that Rebecca had heard about. It supposedly served a delectable pastry called a Puffin that was not to be missed.

Instead of following the main road back around Bar Harbor to get to the mountain we decided to see new territory by taking a zig zag route across the island. Other than having to stop at every intersection to confirm I was on the correct course it was an uneventful and successful trip through the countryside. The rural scene was mostly forest with a few small farmsteads and many cedar sided homes, weathered to shades of gray.

Millie and Larry on Cadillac Mountain

The top of Cadillac mountain is an outcropping of rock with panoramic views in every direction. The park service has built paved paths and marked hiking trails around the crest of the mountain, giving folks of all capabilities an option for viewing the beautiful seascape below. Lots of tourist crawling around but it didn't distract from the beauty of the rock dome, we weren't here for a wilderness experience.

Cadillac mountain

 Coming down winding road from the mountain we saw the sign for Jorden's pond and Rebecca said that's the place for the Puffin's. We navigated our way to the pond side restaurant and found a parking spot in the small packed parking lot. These Puffins must really be good as there were more cars here than on the mountain.

Outdoor dining in Acadia National Park

Stopping at the Acadia Volunteers table in front of the eatery we asked if this was where you get the Puffins. After a long quizzical look, she replied, “No you need to go to Canada to see Puffins.” I know there will be a language problem when we get to Quebec, but we're not even in Canada yet. Rebecca somehow got the name of a cute little bird confused with the jam filled pastries we sought. Soon we were seated in the outdoor cafe with a green lawn leading down to the picturesque mountain pond where we enjoyed our “Popovers.”