Pentagoet Inn
The staff at The Great George took good care of Karen this morning by making her buckwheat pancakes topped with blueberry compote. Very considerate, while Bill had a bagel, quiche and fruit (oh yea, he ate some of Karen's and it was yummy!)
After our visit, it was time to hit the road. We once again crossed the Confederation Bridge which joins the eastern Canadian provinces of Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, making travel throughout the Maritimes easy and convenient. The curved, 12.9 kilometre (8 mile) long bridge is the longest in the world crossing ice-covered water, and more than a decade after its construction, it endures as one of Canada’s top engineering achievements of the 20th century. Although it was free from NB, the trip back across this magnificent bridge cost $46 Canadian ($39 US).
Our drive to Castine, Maine took us 7-hrs with a stop for lunch. We think we have hit the peak of the color season as we drove through miles and miles of flaming orange, brillant red, and bright yellow trees-all interspursed with evergreen trees. Many times we just said 'wow'. We didn't get alot of pictures and they, in no way, do it justice as the road was lined like this for over 300-miles.
Tonight we're staying at the Pentagoet Inn B&B in a storied small village overlooking Penobscot Bay. The village was founded in 1613 as a French trading colony. The Inn was built in 1864 and we stayed here nearly 48-yrs ago! It was one of Maine's orginal "summer hotels" and guests arrived by steamship. It is great staying here a 2nd time and we were glad we kept the brochure in our travel files.
We walked the streets enjoying this quaint part of Maine. It is an idealic town and so very beautiful. There is a Maritime University here and a large training ship in the harbor.
After breakfast, we visited St. Dunstan's Basilica across the street
After our visit, it was time to hit the road. We once again crossed the Confederation Bridge which joins the eastern Canadian provinces of Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, making travel throughout the Maritimes easy and convenient. The curved, 12.9 kilometre (8 mile) long bridge is the longest in the world crossing ice-covered water, and more than a decade after its construction, it endures as one of Canada’s top engineering achievements of the 20th century. Although it was free from NB, the trip back across this magnificent bridge cost $46 Canadian ($39 US).
Internet picture followed by ours
Our drive to Castine, Maine took us 7-hrs with a stop for lunch. We think we have hit the peak of the color season as we drove through miles and miles of flaming orange, brillant red, and bright yellow trees-all interspursed with evergreen trees. Many times we just said 'wow'. We didn't get alot of pictures and they, in no way, do it justice as the road was lined like this for over 300-miles.
Tonight we're staying at the Pentagoet Inn B&B in a storied small village overlooking Penobscot Bay. The village was founded in 1613 as a French trading colony. The Inn was built in 1864 and we stayed here nearly 48-yrs ago! It was one of Maine's orginal "summer hotels" and guests arrived by steamship. It is great staying here a 2nd time and we were glad we kept the brochure in our travel files.
Our room
We walked the streets enjoying this quaint part of Maine. It is an idealic town and so very beautiful. There is a Maritime University here and a large training ship in the harbor.
After our early evening stroll, we had a wonderful dinner here at the Pentagoet
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