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It was the last weekend of September 2008 when
we drove the 4 hours north to Ogunquit, ME.
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One of the big attractions in Ogunquit is this mile long sea walk.
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The sea was angry that day, my friend
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The shops sold this $40 surf board that seemed fairly substantial and would have been a lot of fun to try had the weather not been so rainy.
Our long planned trip arrived with Maine's first hurricane in 17 years.
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One of the many wind swept trees along the trail.
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One of the many benches along the way to take in the views
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And some more interesting places to rest.
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It was surprising to find such a variety of flowers in the fall.
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Looking to bring home a pocket of pebbles, Michele ventures down to the surf side.
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Through my camera lense, I could see Michele roll to her back with hands and legs up in the air.
Looking much like a turtle on its back, she struggled to get the world straight up.
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I have no pictures of the struggling Michele because I gave up my camera responsibilities to run down to the beach and end the show.
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Having just as much fun as the audience above, Michele emerges with a hardy laugh.
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The town of Ogunquit has all the charm and character of a fine New England town.
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Pedestrian friendly with many art galleries on one end.
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Shops and restaurants occupy the first floor of antique houses.
We ate a hardy meal at Maxwell's where we voted it the best clam chowder in town.
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Wide brick sidewalks make for an inviting walk through town.
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This was a fun little shop with amusing chotchkies
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A six am look through this store window to a birdhouse that was this trips purchase that I wish I had made.
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The Puffin Inn was our Bed and Breakfast a quarter mile walk from town.
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Beautiful grounds with friendly proprietors that made delicious breakfasts to start the days.
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This unusual tree with leaves so large it was a cause for comment by many of the guests.
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This was a wonderfully relaxing trip that was long over due.
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See Ogunquit and stay at the Puffin Inn.
It's a weekend well spent.
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