A Journalist's Journeys: August 2009

Oh Hey, Hurricane Bill!

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These beach-goers sat a little to close to the shore!

My good friend Carly came to visit me from Boston and I thought it would be a great idea to take her to Hampton Beach. Too bad this journalist didn't check the news that morning! We arrived to a wall of people watching the huge waves hit the shore. With no swimming allowed, and police and life guards make sure people stayed several feet away from the water, we could only join onlookers and watch this storm!

Carly posing in front of the waves

Here comes the water!

Getting a front seat view!

Isles of Shoals, Portsmouth, NH

8:20 PM Reporter: Maria 0 Responses

The Isles of Shoals boat cruise is a great way to enjoy the beautiful seascape of Portsmouth, NH and learn a little history along the way. For example, Walt Disney worked on a boat one summer and developed one of his famous cartoon character based on his experience (I think it was Tugboat Willie.... but I am not positive...). Learn about Walt's adventures as a young man, see an old abandoned prison, and watch out for lighthouses! My family and I took the cruise for Father's Day. It was a little cold so we spent a lot of our time inside, eating clam chowder and enjoying the view!

Check out their website: http://www.islesofshoals.com

Fresh Blueberries!

5:05 PM Reporter: Maria 0 Responses

In Addison, Maine there is a blueberry factory that is quite well known by the locals- no tourist trap here! Stop in to grab a box of wild blueberries for a great price and a neat experience.

The end result: Three delicious homemade pies! Yum!

Listen to my radio debut!

4:53 PM Reporter: Maria 0 Responses

The link to the August 9 broadcast is up on WTPL's website.

http://www.tastebudsradio.com/broadcasts/155-radio-shows-from-august-2009

I'm on the second half of the show... for about 20 wonderful seconds! haha.

My Big Radio Debut on 107.7 WTPL fm!

7:26 AM Reporter: Maria 0 Responses

Yesterday I traveled to Bow, NH to sit in and watch Food For Thought with the Taste Buds. The show is brought to you by co-hosts Carol Sheehan and Michelle Trumble. Carol is the creator and owner of the nationally known diner, The Red Arrow Diner, located in Manchester, NH. A favorite spot for politicians, celebrities and bar-goers stopping in at 2AM.

Carol and Michelle do a two hour show about all-things-food on Sundays.

Action shot of Carol, Michelle and Carol's dad live in the studio!

They invited me along to sit in and watch the radio side of things. I was able to learn a lot from their amazing producer Jay-Dawg about the technical side of putting up a radio show. For the second half they let me sit in studio with them and I even got to say a few words!

Below: Producer Jay-Dawg hard at work!

Below: Carol setting up

The link should be up soon, when it is I'll publish it here so you can hear my 15 second radio debut! ha ha.

Best,

Ogunquit, Maine

2:57 PM Reporter: Maria 0 Responses

This weekend I traveled to Ogunquit, Maine. This seaside town is a tourist hot spot. Even the fog and light rain couldn't keep people flocking from far and wide to enjoy this rocky coast and village. There were several families from Europe and it wasn't uncommon to walk by someone speaking another language.

There are several outdoor activities to try like deep sea fishing, a lighthouse cruise, kayaking or surfing lessons, to name a few.

There is also plenty of SHOPPING! Browse through jewelry stores, souvenir shops and look through racks of adorable seaside outfits. However, it is very pricey (like, $260 for a zip up hoody pricey). If you don't want to drop some serious dough consider taking a breathtaking (and free!) shoreline walk down the Marginal Way.

Enjoy a leisurely 1.5 mile walk by the rocky shoreline where you can admire the ocean, sailboats, beautiful homes, and maybe even a sea cub! There are also several benches along the way where you can sit down to rest and enjoy the view!