Spring is the absolute best time to be in New York City. Central Park is as lush and beautiful as ever, street fairs and outdoor events are kicking into high gear, and the gradual return of humidified days makes me so very grateful for air conditioned living quarters. But like I've said before, it's really nice to get away from it all... to clear your head from the constant hustle and bustle of daily life, and in turn, the ensued exhaustion.
My short escape this time around took me to Boston, Massachusetts... or more appropriately, Bahstun, Mass. But no, it wasn't a solo trip this time around... I was lucky to have the wonderful company of two of my closest friends. Myself, my sister Jess, and long-time friend of ours Jill, all got together for a mini-getaway to a new and previously unexplored city for an amazingly enjoyable weekend of catching up, reminiscing, and some sightseeing for good measure. Having not seen my sister Jess since Christmastime, and Jill since the time when I was still living in Edmonton, I was due for some quality time with some truly lovely ladies!
Toronto, Montreal and New York were all representing this past weekend in what could possibly be the cleanest, most beautiful and historic city I've been to in awhile. From the chic Financial District and stunning harborfront, the vibrant enclave that is Little Italy, historic Beacon Hill, the hip Back Bay neighborhood, and Boston's neighboring city of ivy-league higher education, Cambridge, the three of us were blown away by what the city had to offer. A 'Duck Tour' aboard an amphibious landing vehicle cruised us through the birthplace of freedom and city of firsts, then splashed us into the Charles River for some breathtaking views of the city's skyline.
Strolling through Faneiul Hall Marketplace, downtown Boston's prime shopping, dining and entertainment district, we came across a t-shirt being sold by a street vendor that couldn't sum up our supah-dupah weekend better...
The Tahp Ten Things ta Look Out Foha in Bahstun:
10. Paul Reveah's silvah at the Museum of Fine Ahts.
9. Two headed lobstahs in Bahstun Hahbah.
8. A wicked lotta beahs at Cheahs.
7. Bunkah Hill Mahnument.
6. Oystah chowdah in Quincy Mahcut.
5. Fenway Pahk.
4. Bahgins at Neiman Mahcus.
3. Dawchestah, Reveah, and Summahvul.
2. Pahkin yah cah in Hahvid Yahd aftah dahk.
1. The plate numbah of that cah on yah bumpah.
I'm pretty sure all three us will have a slip of the tongue at some point, this week or next, and inadvertently begin conversing in that thick Bahstun accent... don't know how well that will go down here in New Yohrk, but when The Tea Pahty members take their next trip together... to Chicahgo perhaps, I think we'll fit in just fine.
View of the Boston skyline and the Chahles... er... Charles River
The Old State House and the balcony from which the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in Boston took place
Boston Common, founded in 1634, is one of the oldest
public parks in the country
The Public Garden, founded in 1837, is the first public
botanical garden in the United States
The Boston Public Library is the largest municipal public library in the country, and the first library to allow people to borrow books and take them home to read and use
The Tea Pahty dined at the oldest tavern in America,
the Bell in Hand Tavern
Cheers! Where everybody knows your name!
Fenway Park, the oldest MLB stadium and home of the Red Sox
No explanation necessary!
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