Boston, MA

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Left Hartford on a Greyhound on Tuesday morning for Boston. Met up with our host Rich (Univ chemistry graduate) who picked us up in his Barbie and Ken style open top jeep. Had a drive around Boston in the evening and then went up to see the view from the prudential tower. Wednesday was spent walking around lots and exploring the shops a little. Went to Boston common, saw the Cheers bar and generally had a lovely day, but quite chilled out. Thursday was slightly more action packed. An early start at 7am to go whale watching for 4 hours meant we were quite tired but it was well worth it. After seeing humpback, minkie and finback whales (as well as a cheeky little seal) we wandered around the older part of Boston, Beacon Hill. Finished off the day with a sailing trip on the Charles River, which was awesome although we (and I use this term loosely, actually Rich) forgot to put the centreboard down so tacking was near impossible and we had to be towed in at sunset (Rich started swearing, Becky got the giggles).

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Photos

Kate on the catamaran
Looking cool whilst whale watching

Becky windswept
Over excited in anticipation of seeing whales!

John Hancock building
Impressive camouflage. Becky in foreground provides idea of size and comedy value.

Sailing on the Charles River
we are rahs.