October 2 – Happy Birthday, Jason!
Another day of rain, mist and fog. Another day of Boston traffic. Another day of the horrible terrible bumpy streets of Boston. Despite the conditions outside, we were able to have a great day in Boston. I will also say the people here (locals) were very nice. I was told to expect cold and rude.
Boston, Massachusetts
I zoomed in to get this shot because the surrounding scenery…
We toured inside this house, but unfortunately no photography is allowed inside.
We were not able to see downtown Boston with any sunshine or clear skies, no no clear skyline shots; however, the low clouds make for some pretty neat pictures too.
The small brick building with the small gold dome is the Old State House.
Lunch at Cheers, Beacon Street, Boston, Massachusetts
This does NOT look like the TV show bar!
The real pub was named Bull & Finch Pub.
Massachusetts State House, Boston, Massachusetts
The Massachusetts State House in Boston is a spectacular building! The majestic exterior with the gold dome, and the interior with multiple colors of marble, and the historic portraits and statues all combine to make this building almost overwhelming to take in. I have many pictures other than what I have posted here – you can see them in the Capitols link.
A kneeling nurse tends to an injured soldier during the Civil War.
This is for OUR Army nurse – Kayla!
Granary Burying Ground, Boston, Massachusetts
Parker House Hotel, Boston, Massachusetts
The Parker House Hotel is known as the creator of Parker House Rolls, and Boston Cream Pie!
Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts
I saw him play in the first major league baseball game I ever saw in person.
My dad saw him play several times.
Bunker Hill Monument
Bunker Hill Monument marks the location of the first major battle of the Revolutionary War. Called Battle of Bunker Hill, the hill was actually known as Breed’s Hill. On June 16, 1775, The 2,200 British soldiers overran the 1,200 Patriots, but the British lost more than half of their men, a devastating loss. The monument is open for visitors to climb the 294 steps to the top, where there are beautiful views of downtown Boston. I did not climb because the clouds were so low (and I was a little tired).
Colonel Prescott is known for giving the order: “Do not fire until you see the whites of their eyes”.
Lexington, Massachusetts
Farmers were dedicated to be ready to fight the British “in a minute’s notice”.
Concord, Massachusetts
By the rude bridge that arched the flood,
Their flag to April’s breeze unfurled,
Here once the embattled farmers stood
And fired the shot heard round the world.
(Concord Hymn, by Ralph Waldo Emerson, written in 1837 for the dedication of the Obelisk monument at the Old North Bridge).
“The Shot Heard ‘Round the World”.
A little snarky!
