Who knew that on the way we'd see a dinosaur! We went inside this cool shop and picked out some scrumptious peanut butter and chocolate fudge.
Approaching the large suspension bridge over the Penobscot.
Entering Fort Knox. Here we go, soldier!
A small canon in its porthole, ready for action.
The wheels on the base of the cannon slide on flat iron tracks so it can adjust fire.
A shuttered porthole.
One of the large cannons...
...and an example of its ammunition. Look out you Brits!
The interior of the fort.
One of the granite spiral staircases.
A battery along the top of the perimeter wall (minus its cannons).
There were all kinds of dark corners in the well fortified, granite compound. Next time we'll bring a good flashlight!Ian just couldn't get enough of the fort. It was too cool. But he also wanted to get to our next stop: the tallest public bridge-observatory in the world!
Just 420 feet up!
The elevator ride takes only a minute and you are then treated to impressive views in all directions.
Looking back toward Fort Knox and across the Penobscot.
Even two of the largest vehicles on the road look like little toys from up here!From there, we had lunch at the motorcycle range and then went to the rock shop.
Ian got a couple of small items to bring home. Some time, we'll come back and choose a carved stone animal. They had all kinds!On the way home, we made up a little chant to celebrate a great time together:
"Why go to Fort Knox? 'Cause Fort Knox ROCKS! Why go to the rock shop? 'Cause rocks ROCK! Why go with Daddy? 'Cause Daddy ROCKS!"
So does Ian!
2 comments:
WOW! Time out with Dad Rocks! Your big day trip looked fantastic! Good photography, and amazing sights and site you saw. Glad you could share on screen with us. Thanks a bunch!
Love the field trip- The fort is cool, but that bridge is absolutely amazing!!!
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