Thoughts on Boston

I don't do this often, but I'd actually write some thoughts on our blog. This could be boring and grammatically incorrect, so you might want to just go straight to the pictures.

I have fallen in love with Boston! It was very clean and super organized. Maybe just because we've had to deal with the behemoth of NYC things look different. The rail system was very reliable and easy to use. No express or local trains to differentiate between. I like colors and it was easy to figure out where we were going and when to get off.

The atmosphere of the city was supernal. It seemed like there was so much neat history that had taken place there. Everywhere you turned there was an old building where some famous statesman gathered to discuss something whose outcome affects us now today. We were walking on paths where great men used to exist.

Harvard was sweet! Granted we didn't get to see too much of it, I was in awe of the monstrous libraries and facilities. Some of Russel and Laurens friends (who are students) told us about the culture. Everyone is so smart and intellectual. The business school was massive!

The coastal life was neat. There are lots of harbors, an aquarium, and whales. On that note, the sea food is really good. Plus you can get the famous Clam Chowdah.

The Common Park and the Public Park were incredible. There were people playing frisbee, kickball, soccer, baseball, and tons of other stuff. It was a massive park in the middle of the madness of the downtown. It seemed like central park only more friendly. There were statues everywhere and ice cream stands on the corners of the street.

Last of all, the sporting scene is incredible. The Boston Redsox are like the life blood that flows through the city. 8/10 people are wearing Boston paraphernalia, whether it be from baseball, basketball, football or hockey. The natives love their teams more than any other state I've seen.

I would love to live in Boston someday. If you haven't made it out there and the opportunity presents itself, do it! It was a beautiful city with lots to offer, and I haven't even scratched the surface.

Boston - 4 of 4

***Welcome to the Boston Posts. We visited the lovely land of Boston of Memorial Day Weekend. We recommend you start at 1 of 4, but you are free to choose.***

A lovely street in the Beacon Hill District.

Pretty homes.

It says Rubbish. That rulz

Which one looks more like a frog? You be the judge.

Beautiful Common & Public Park.

Lagoon with Swan rides.

Ah hem... We now enter Harvard. This is me with Mr. Harvard.

Annie Studying at a library.

At the gates.

In the background is where lots of rowers practice. Further back is the Harvard Business School. One day...

Mt. Auburn Cemetery Observatory.

Us at the top of the observatory.

Boston - 3 of 4

The Greatest piece of Americana in Boston: Fenway Park

Awe inspiring... and the field is nice too. (wink wink)

Here's the press box.

Later we went on a Whale watching expedition off of Long Wharf. We first cruised 1.5 hours of out the city and then...

Whales!!!

Is there a marine biologist around?

I"m the King of the world!

Boston - 2 of 4

Here's where we started the "Freedom Trail"; there was also a Tibetan Festival going on.

The trail takes you through all of the historic sites.

This is a great park that we'll get to later.

Here's where Herbie Hancock is buried.

Here's where Paul Revere is buried. Note the crazy lady giving the tour.

The Quincy Market is way fun! Tons of people and lots of food.

More of Quincy Market

Statue of Paul Revere

Here's where the lanterns where hung that signaled, "the British are coming."

Katie kissing a fish. Guess I'm not good enough.

This is the memorial for the Battle at Bunker Hill (even though the battle was actually fought at Bree's hill and we didn't even win)

This is what happens when you don't get enough rest because of the NBA finals games that start at 10:30pm eastern time.

Next, we actually climbed up the monument. And..

.. Here's the view.

A&S in front of the The AD Arena where the Celtics play. Go Ainge!

Boston - 1 of 4

Naked Lay-up Dude in front of the Prudential Tower.

Up 52 Stories, we had an awesome view of Boston. You get these cool little hand-held self-guided tour things also.

Behold

This is a view of The Church of Christ, Science.

This is the church of Christ, Science from the bottom.

Here's the tower we were in.

Similar to "Temple Square".

Where John Williams directs the Boston Pops.

Yummy Sea Food Dinner.

Harlem!

Word. This passed weekend we visited upper Manhattan and found ourselves in down town Harlem! Ironically, Katie and I wore white shirts, so along with our blonde hair, we really really stood out.

The famed Apollo Theater where many a great performer has, well, performed

The House of Hoops - the Mecca of all NBA worshipers. Here and only here can you purchase designer shoes worn on the court by some of the best NBA players. I actually got to touch a pair of designer Steve Nash shoes. ecstasy

We actually managed to pull Steve's drooling face away from the D-Will shoes long enough to take a picture.

Next we made our way up to visit The Cloisters - an old castle that was imported to NY.

Harlem is commonly referred to as "Spanish-Harlem" for a good reason. It's like a mini DR. I was privilaged to find an exquisite Pan de Guayava.

View of NJ.

Behold the castle

More castle

Us in the castle

cuteee

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