Boston for the Weekend

Memorial Day weekend, Kath and me went to Boston to attend a wedding for Kath's nephew. We were invited to the rehearsal dinner the night before so we stayed in Boston for the weekend. We had a corner hotel suite close to the top floor with windows on both corners. We were actually facing the Charles River. The scull row boats were in the river and there was a marathon early Saturday morning that we were able to have a "bird's eye view" of. Simply engaging to watch.
We didn't have to go to the dinner until late afternoon, so we spent the day "hanging out" in the city. We went to Castle Island for lunch and walked the beach for a bit. The Queen Elizabeth II was docked at Falcon Pier, but we could not get very close to it.
Later, while we were on our way to dinner we walked around Faneuil Hall prior to dinning at the Union Oyster House. Later, after we returned to the hotel, we spent a couple of hours sharing drinks with a few friends.
The next morning after the wedding, several of us drove to the North End where we enjoyed the aromas of the Italian heritage. What would a trip to Boston be without a trip to Mike's Bakery? Certainly, we were compelled to go and indulge!
Boston is so close, but we never think to spend time there. The traffic on the weekend is light, and the city has soooo much to see...

A Mother's Day to Remember...

Mother's Day 2008 is one that will last a lifetime... Jaimie asked me to take a ride with her to Boston for the day. Fenway Park was opened for a tour of the grounds on Mothers Day. This is a very unusual opportunity as the park tours do not allow access to the "Green Monster" and the Team dugout. The day was absolutely beautiful. The grass was green and the trees were all in bloom. The Park was manicured to perfection as it would be for a game. The only thing missing was the Team!
After touring the Park, we walked through Boston Gardens and all of it's spender. The gardens were bright and colorful an abundance of tulip beds planted in a mass color theme. The swan boats were casually drifting about the pond, and the flowering trees were all in bloom. What an absolutely beautiful sight to be seem.(Certainly and inviting opportunity for Jaimie, as she used to love to climb trees - So, up in the cherry tree she went. Only thing missing was the baseball hat and she would have looked the same as 25 years ago.)
Once we got to the other side of the Gardens, we of course had to stop at the Bull Finch Pub for lunch and beverage. Good stuff!
Again, a Mother's Day I will remember for a lifetime! ~ "Thanks J!"