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--In
a recent national survey, people were asked what career they
would select if they could work at any job. The
number one choice was actor. Close behind was travel
writer. A fling as an extra in Message in a Bottle a
few years ago convinced me that acting is much
less glamorous than it appears, especially when it involves standing
on a dock in April in Maine for 12 hours a day.
Travel
writing can be fun, but it, too, has its moments, not the least of which is having
to chase a story when you'd rather be basking on the beach. Contrary to popular
belief, travel writers rarely stay in five-star hotels or snack on caviar.
On one memorable
writing trip I stayed at a small, comfortable inn that
looked
quite ordinary until I learned that previous visitors claimed a ghost in 19th-
century clothing walked the halls, calling guests
by name. Since I
was there
in the off season and alone in the building, let's just say I got plenty
of
late-night reading done... |
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--Looking
for a great place to visit? Waldo County, Maine, is an antique-lover's
dream, with shops and flea markets at every turn.This is a great area
for a low-key getaway weekend in a quaint B&B. Try the Twilight Cafe´in Belfast
for an excellent dinner or Sunday brunch, or head for
Lincolnville Beach and the fresh lobsters at the
Lobster Pound Restaurant. |
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