So Chris' travel agent is writing today's blog....
We started our second day in Boston by doing a little shopping...Chris decided he needed to update his look with some longer shorts and stylish walking shoes. I really wanted him to try the man purse look--he would have totally fit in. (He went with the Dickies backpack instead.) We managed to find plenty of stores at Quincy Market--I really wanted to go in Crate & Barrel, but figured why torture myself? I barely closed my suitcase just to get here, so I can't do any home decor shopping.
Next stop was the Super Trolley! Hop on, hop off, get a narrated tour as 
we cruise around the city, and the ticket is good for two days. We rode as far as Cambridge, and then I decided I really needed to use the restroom (shocking, I know). This had nothing to do with the fact that the next stop was the Cambridge Galleria. ;) We parted ways and shopped on our own. Chris found a bookstore, and I found a Sephora--perfect! We didn't feel guilty about spending time there--after all, we had seen such rich historical sights just getting there (Old North Church, USS Constitution, Bunker Hill). And the Erase Paste for undereye circles I bought was totally worth the trip!
we cruise around the city, and the ticket is good for two days. We rode as far as Cambridge, and then I decided I really needed to use the restroom (shocking, I know). This had nothing to do with the fact that the next stop was the Cambridge Galleria. ;) We parted ways and shopped on our own. Chris found a bookstore, and I found a Sephora--perfect! We didn't feel guilty about spending time there--after all, we had seen such rich historical sights just getting there (Old North Church, USS Constitution, Bunker Hill). And the Erase Paste for undereye circles I bought was totally worth the trip!The ride back around town was great. We saw homes (and former homes) of many noted individuals: Paul Revere, John Kerry, Ted Kennedy, John Kennedy, Louisa May Alcott, Edgar Allen Poe, etc. The homes on Boston Common go for around $10 million. Wow. We saw the site of the Boston Tea Party--they actually found preserved chests of tea when they built the new bridge there. There used to be a museum, but it burned a couple of years ago and is still under renovation. There are also many many beautiful churches everywhere. We hope to go to Trinity church tomorrow where there are dozens of statues of Jesus.
Our walk back to the hotel in the early evening took us past the home of Paul Revere. It was closed for touring. I bought some kids history books at the gift shop so Madison can learn all about the American Revolution. I am actually excited to read them myself!
We also made sure to walk by Mike's Pastry on Hanover Street....we tried to get in there yesterday but it was so mobbed, we couldn't even get near the counter. We timed it better today and came out with two cannelonis. I'll be getting another one tomorrow---maybe the chocolate mousse filled....Food doesn't have calories when you're on vacation, right???
Later, we decided to wander the downtown area and see what looked interesting for dinner. On the way, we stopped for pics at the Old State House. Colonial building right smack in the middle of skyscrapers! This was the site of the Boston Massacre, which started the Revolution. In the pic to the left, you can see the balcony from which the Declaration of Independence was first read in Boston. Pretty cool.
As a planner, I was a little uneasy not to have researched any place for dinner.....but I was trusting in Chris (and the Lord) that we wouldn't wander into the bleak financial district (which is pretty deserted after business hours except for the scary folks). We had done this the previous evening at about 10:30pm, but I notice this was not inclu
ded in yesterday's blog. Oh, back to the search for dinner. We happened upon a quaint and not very busy Irish pub---Mr. Dooley's Boston Tavern (yes, in the financial district). Only a few locals were hanging out in there---Cheers style. We sat by open windows, looked out over flower boxes, had an Irish waitress with a very heavy accent, and had some fabulous food. The best part was the guy playing his guitar (and a nice selection of harmonicas) in the corner. He looked like Brian Adams and had a great voice. He covered James Taylor, the Eagles, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, Johnny Cash and many others, I'm sure. Chris was in hog heaven. I wanted to request Elton but didn't think he could pull it off without a piano. It was a great evening and we stayed until he took a break. Oh, I also had some Boston Creme pie, which was fabulous, and was again reminded that I typically eat more at meals than my husband.
ded in yesterday's blog. Oh, back to the search for dinner. We happened upon a quaint and not very busy Irish pub---Mr. Dooley's Boston Tavern (yes, in the financial district). Only a few locals were hanging out in there---Cheers style. We sat by open windows, looked out over flower boxes, had an Irish waitress with a very heavy accent, and had some fabulous food. The best part was the guy playing his guitar (and a nice selection of harmonicas) in the corner. He looked like Brian Adams and had a great voice. He covered James Taylor, the Eagles, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, Johnny Cash and many others, I'm sure. Chris was in hog heaven. I wanted to request Elton but didn't think he could pull it off without a piano. It was a great evening and we stayed until he took a break. Oh, I also had some Boston Creme pie, which was fabulous, and was again reminded that I typically eat more at meals than my husband. We're looking forward to another day tomorrow--we want to walk the 2 1/2 mile Freedom Trail, which takes you past all of the important Revolutionary sites.
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