Back To Boston

If you remember, when we arrived here at the Minuteman Campground, we had to take one site for a few days and then move to another one.  Well, today was the day to move.  Wasn't a big deal, just had to wiggle between a few trees and around a corner, but we were all set up and ready for our day by 10:00.  And, we were off...

We drove the familiar route to the Riverside MBTA parking lot,

figured out our stops, purchased our Charlie Card and waited for the

subway.  We were off for another day in Boston.

On, the way in, we decided to make a stop at

Fenway Park.  The Red Sox are at home this weekend for a series with our Texas Rangers.  We thought it would be fun to go to the game.  Not...no tickets!  Bummer.

So, back to our original plan...We then proceeded to walk the three or four blocks

from Fenway across

the walking bridge over the Mass Turnpike to

Newbury Street, home of over 250 shops.  Most of them located in these

old brown stone buildings.  We saw

ice cream stores,

hardware stores,

clothing stores, and

lots of sidewalk restaurants.

We even found a

3-story Best Buy.

All of this in about an eight block area.  Lots of walking and looking.

When we were shopped out, we decided to catch the subway and head on into downtown Boston.  Just look for the

big white circle with the T in the middle, be sure you are

going in the right direction, and know which

station is your destination.

Hey, we are getting pretty good at this.  Not a bad way to travel.

Once, we were back up and out on the street, we headed straight to

the Union Oyster House which is

the oldest restaurant in America.  We were

seated on the third floor, which housed a printing business in colonial times.

The food was outstanding.  Mark had clam chowder, I had a green salad, and we shared a seafood sampler platter.  Just wish I had had room for some homemade Gingerbread.  Maybe next time.

After lunch, we took a little time to walk around the cobble stone streets.  I even met up with

Benjamin Franklin.  What a nice visit with a face from the past.

Now, needing to walk off that fabulous lunch, we headed to

Fanueil Hall and Quincy Market where we spent the rest of the afternoon.

Time to head back to the subway where we waited for

the arrival of our ride back to Riverside.

And, all that can be said about this day is that

Life is Good in Boston!