Day 24 - Bangor, Maine

Today we made our way from Peggy's cove along the east coast of Nova Scotia down to Yarmouth. We took a few detours to check out some of the beaches, which are supposed to be good surfing beaches however the waves weren't that big. White Point probably had the most promising waves, and there were a few people surfing, but it wasn't as good as long beach. We also went to Crescent Beach and Risser's Beach. We pulled into Yarmouth without a second to spare to get on our Ferry. It's called "The Cat" and is a successful version of BC's completely failed attempt at a fast ferry. it goes from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia to Bar Harbour, Maine in under 3 hours and can go up to 55mph, over 90km/h. The boat has almost 40,000 horsepower and throws two HUGE rooster tails behind it, it's pretty awesome just to sit at the back of the boat and watch. On board is very comfortable with massive flat screen TV's, comfy chairs, numerous cafeterias and even a Casino. And yes, of course I gambled a little and thanks to my efforts we are now $8.75 richer. When we pulled into Bar Harbour we drove into the town. It's the busiest and most touristy place we've seen yet, there are American's from all over the states here shopping like crazy and enjoying the National Park. Every motel, hotel, B&B and everything is booked solid, no vacancy anywhere. We drove to Bangor, about 45 miles from Bar Harbour to crash at a Econolodge, on the road toward Lake Placid now (Wednesday) and will be at Niagra Falls on the 10th.

White Point Beach

View from the back of the boat, that's what 40,000 horsepower will get ya

Nicola and I takin' it easy at the back of the Ferry

Distant view of the Cat Fast Ferry from Bar Harbour