Check out the photos of me working hard and attending important meetings.
During the weekend I did get to travel around Portland and make some new friends. I visited Kettle Cove beach, where I saw some fishing boats on the water, along with lobster traps. I also went to Portland Head Light - look at that view behind me! The lighthouse is 80-feet tall and George Washington ordered it to be built in 1791.
After all the sightseeing, we had some lunch and I made friends with this huge lobster! He was friendly – even put his claw around me. I also met some other bears in Maine.
Later this week I am going to visit a newspaper near Portland and see their big printing presses. Should be pretty exciting!
6 comments:
Hi Chet! How exciting that you were able to visit Maine, I've never been there and it looks like my family and I should take a trip to see the beautiful shoreline. I can't believe you were able to visit Stenhouse Publishers. Did you get to meet Debbie Miller? I love her books! They help me become a better teacher every day. What all did you do while you were at the publishing house? Did you see an actual book being published? I hope I get to go too someday, I'll tell them I know their new friend Chet!
Randi
Chet,
I have been to Portland before for a math workshop. It is a wonderful place to visit. I had no idea that they published Debbie Miller books there. Stenhouse Publishing is an important company to teachers. I am glad to have you home!
Isn't Maine beautiful? I lived there for six years. Nothing compares to listening to loons call across the water, sipping tea in front of a wood stove during a snowstorm, or hiking through Acadia National Park (my favorite place in the whole wide world). Your trip has me reliving many wonderful memories. I'm a little homesick...
Mrs. Chascin
Chet,
Your pictures look like postcards, it is really beautiful there. I lived in Rhode Island for one year when I was in second grade. I don;t remeber much about it, but I do remember the beautiful rocky shoeline. You sure look like you had a lot of fun while you were working.
Chet,
It looks as though you had a wonderful time while visiting Maine. It is so beautiful there. I went there a few years ago with Michelle Ellis (who left you an earlier comment) for a math conference and we enjoyed some amazing views similar to those in your wonderful pictures. Reading your post helped me remember just how much I enjoyed my trip there. Glad you are home!
Wow Chet! What a beautiful place to have the opportunity to visit. I am from the Northeast and really appreciate the dynamic landscapes up there...not to mention all of the yummy food! We look forward to hearing more about your trip!
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