# no pressure in Acadia - Link: https://mywalkabout.net/no-pressure-in-acadia/ - Published: 2011-09-11T11:31:00-07:00 - Author: My Walkabout [[ The stress of life was building, the pressure mounting inside, ready to explode. I needed to get away, outside, and be free. So I headed to New England for the Labor day weekend, and it turned out to be the perfect place to unwind. I arrive in Southwest harbor mid Saturday morning, to quiet streets lined with kitschy Mom and Pop shops. I find a little place to get a bite to eat, filled with so many antiques to keep my mind busy until the food arrives. After lunch, I find a hike to Beech mountain. The lush greenery captivates me. [[ I make it to the top of the mountain, and get my first glimpse of the whole area from above. Islands of green in a sea of blue dotted with fishing boats. It’s time for me to check in. I decided to stay in a New England Bed & Breakfast, the [Harbour Cottage Inn.](http://www.harbourcottageinn.com/) Built in the 1800’s, the classic style and charm are just what one needs to relax. [[ With mile after endless mile of old carriage roads that wind through the entire of Acadia National Park, I quickly rent a bike from [SouthWest Cycles](http://www.southwestcycle.com/) and hit the trail. I ride for hours, conquering hill after hill. I make it to the top of Acadia’s highest point, Cadillac Mountain, to see the sun set over the harbours. I sit at Sands beach, watching reeds slowly bend in the soft wind, families playing in the water, enjoying the day. I stand on rocks at the shoreline, and get soaked with the incoming tide. [[ I have found a place that allows the soul to meet the body, and I’m under pressure no more, at least for a little while. ### Share this: * [ Email ](https://mywalkabout.net/no-pressure-in-acadia/?subject=%5BShared%20Post%5D%20no%20pressure%20in%20Acadia&body=https%3A%2F%2Fmywalkabout.net%2Fno-pressure-in-acadia%2F&share=email) * [Post](https://x.com/share) * [Share on Tumblr](https://www.tumblr.com/share) * [ WhatsApp ](https://mywalkabout.net/no-pressure-in-acadia/?share=jetpack-whatsapp) * [ Nextdoor ](https://mywalkabout.net/no-pressure-in-acadia/?share=nextdoor) * [ Threads ](https://mywalkabout.net/no-pressure-in-acadia/?share=threads) * [[ * [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) * [ Reddit ](https://mywalkabout.net/no-pressure-in-acadia/?share=reddit) ### Like this: Like Loading… ## Comments ### By: William - Link: https://mywalkabout.net/no-pressure-in-acadia/#comment-271 - Published: 2011-09-18T05:38:12-07:00 Thanks Suzy! I admire the way you can travel and still make time for what you do. It's incredible! Loading... ### By: Suzy - Link: https://mywalkabout.net/no-pressure-in-acadia/#comment-270 - Published: 2011-09-18T00:33:48-07:00 Love that shot on top of Cadillac Mountain! It looks so peaceful. Loading... ### By: Dicky - Link: https://mywalkabout.net/no-pressure-in-acadia/#comment-269 - Published: 2011-09-12T17:23:09-07:00 Hi Willy, no I didnt think of that. Ta very much. Loading... ### By: William - Link: https://mywalkabout.net/no-pressure-in-acadia/#comment-268 - Published: 2011-09-11T16:55:53-07:00 Thanks. Have you tried to upload them using vimeo? You might have better luck with music through them. I'd love to see your trip. Loading... ### By: Dicky - Link: https://mywalkabout.net/no-pressure-in-acadia/#comment-267 - Published: 2011-09-11T15:38:21-07:00 I love the videos you post Willy, they inspired me to something of my own. I tried to do one of a recent trip to Switzerland. When I stuck it onto YouTube they kicked it off because of the soundtrack attached to it. I went to the Alps because I just had to get away for a bit, a different landscape. Loading...