Thoughts from the Dalai Lama...

There is a saying in Tibetan that “at the door of the miserable rich man sleeps the contented beggar.” The point of this saying is not that poverty is a virtue, but that happiness does not come from wealth, but from setting limits to one’s desires, and living within those limits with satisfaction.

Vermont Summer Trip

Things to do

1. Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS)
   Amazing Raptor. Shows at 10am and 2pm
2. Quechee Gorge
3. Balloons of Vermont
4. Church Street Marketplace
5. Lake Champlain and the Waterfront
6. Spirit of Ethen Allan Cruise
7. Drive around University of Vermont, Burlington
8. Wildflower Farm
9. Teddy Bear factory

Places to eat

1. Firestone, Quechee, VT
   Excellent pizza place http://www.firestonesrestaurant.net/Lunch%20Menu.pdf

Places to live

1. Burlington, VT
2. Shelbourne, VT
3. Cholcester, VT

Acadia National Park and Bar Habor Maine

 

Things to do

1. Horse Carriage Ride: http://www.carriagesofacadia.com/
Please make prior reservations. We tried the “Day Mountain Summit” tour at 4pm and loved it. Make sure you carry sweaters and go on a clear day!

2. Acadia Bus Tours: http://www.acadiatours.com/ 
Worth it! They have just 2 tours 10am and 2pm. Our driver George was the best! Loved the history and Wild Blueberries…not to mention the popovers!

3. Cruise

4. Park Loop Road
About 3 hours loop including stopovers

• Visitor Center (includes park tickets and 15 min Acadia movie)
• Cadillac Mountain
• Sand Beach
• Thunder Hole
• Otter Point
• Wild Gardens of Acadia
• Jordan Pond House
  • Try the “Chai with Popovers” and “Blueberry Crisp a-la-mode”

5. Ranger-led programs

7.Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse

8. Bar Harbor downtown

8. Hiking and Trails

9. Camping

Place to stay

Belle Isle Motel

They usually have the best rates in Bar Habor. 2 queen beds for 4 people and very short drive (5 min) from Acadia National Park. Add to it Continental Breakfast Great guests in Camille & Darren. You can reach them at http://www.belleislemotel.net/

Things to carry

• Sweaters (You cannot be over-dressed in Bar Harbor)
• Caps and Sun glasses
• Sun screen
• Lots of Water

More info

http://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/things2do.htm