The intent was to park at the South Bubble parking lot to get to the top of the small mountain. Well, that did not happen because there were no parking spots there or at the little pull-off 1/2 mile away. So we drove to Jordan Pond House where we did find a space and so choose to hike from there. It appeared to add about 3/4 or a mile each way to the hike but there was the added factor of more height from the pond plus we chose poorly. We did the straight up the bubble. That included lots of very steep clambering over rocks, up some vertical shoots, an iron bar to two and lots of cliffs to work around. From our hiking book: “This hike challenges the well conditioned hiker.” It was a feat and Cindy did it very well. I would say a casual look around at others on the same route that all appeared to be three or five decades younger. For the way back, we chose to head toward the parking lot and then on an oblique trail that led more gently to the pond’s trail and then back to the parking lot. We did meet some interesting people on the trail including four women friends who travel to a National Park each fall to spend a week together. Very neat idea. 

After showers and lunch we did venture out for a walk on the very level Jesup Path for a nice evening walk. Dinner at the house. 

Update Cadillac - where, what and with whom — for his fans

One of my many fans got me a prize today. It is a Moose with a crown, to represent my achievements. I plan to get a PR team to get a photo tomorrow.