Early morning in the Boston Public Gardens
I had a wish list of places to see and things to do before we left, but this was complicated by the fact that I had no independent means of transportation and the fact that there were children involved. :) High on the list was to walk The Freedom Trail, a two (or so) mile walk highlighting historical spots. My brother-in-law took us into Boston and dropped us off at Newbury Street and we made our way from the public gardens to the USS Constitution - and back again. I didn't know where I was going most of the time and was remarkably adept at losing track of the trail itself. But we did it. There was no whining from the children. There were no frustrated tears from me. I'm very proud of myself.
Favorite sights along the path:
I found the burying grounds fascinating. My children found them spooky and refused to linger.
I have an oddball photo of my daughter grinning gleefully in front of this sign. Yay for the Boston Massacre!
Eating cannolis from Mike's Pastry in front on The Old North Church. At least, I had a cannoli. My children had cupcakes.
My son ran down the path yelling, "The British are coming! The British are coming!" which made everyone laugh. I think he really thought they were.
His favorite sight on the trail was the USS Constitution.
After returning to the public gardens, we sketched and painted 'round the pond, walked to the library (wow) and met up with my brother-in-law again. Success!
Wow, Jenn! What a cool "field trip!" To actually get to visit the places of history that you've been studying. Very, very neat!
Posted by: Sarah | October 14, 2010 at 04:55 AM
I've done all the bits of the Freedom Trail at one time or another; but never in one day. I'm impressed! I love the old burying grounds in New England. Too bad you didn't get to linger the tombstones are so fascinating.
Mmm... cannolis from Mike's! Your kids don't know what they were missing. Last time I had some was when a friend brought a box to Ben's baptism last summer.
Posted by: MelanieB | October 14, 2010 at 01:18 PM
I love it up there. You know, it's only a short trip to Philly. Maybe the Phillies will be playing the Rangers soon.
Posted by: francis shivone | October 14, 2010 at 03:10 PM
No idea just what the Freedom Trail is, of course... but it sounds like a fun trip, and graveyards are great spots for photography!
Posted by: 12ontheinside | October 14, 2010 at 05:42 PM