Blogs from Boston, Massachusetts, United States, North America - page 4

It took me getting married, and moving to Ohio, before I met my first-cousin Karen on my mother’s side again after over 50 years. She’d changed a lot since then. And it will be more than that today when Sharon meets her only first-cousin Susan on her father’s side. Susan and her husband spend their summers on the coast near Boston. After our first trip to Boston on our first Canada-to-New England cruise 6 years ago we only had one day to spend in Boston and the choice was made to spend time with Sharon’s Aunt Flo and two of her kids, Jack and Mary. Even in her nineties, Aunt Flo was active and alert and followed our blog closely, and her first words to me were, “Did you ever get a decent Lobster Roll?” Aunt ... read more

Not only do I finally get to attend this great event, it is held on both July 3 AND July 4!!!! The poster says: Conductor Keith Lockhart directs the Boston POPS Orchestra at the Hatch Shell, on the Esplanade, performing the identical concert which will be played on July 4th minus the fireworks display. Seating for this free event is on a first come basis, it will be crowded, but not as much as on the 4th. This year's headliner is Rachel Platten, along with The Indigo Girls, Rita Moreno, and Rhiannon Giddens. Yes, I will miss both John Williams and the famous maestro himself, Arthur Fiedler. This televised program is followed by a spectacular 23-minute fireworks display over the Charles River. The best place for viewing the fireworks is along Memorial Drive on the ... read more

Last stop to view Bunker Hill and the US Constition.... read more

Top of the Prudential Center. A clear night with great views.... read more

Boston is the birthplace of the American Revolution, the city which cultivated passion and aspirations for freedom. Freedom trail allows one to truly appreciate the rich and vibrant history of this town. This is a trail laid out of red brick, following which you will see, on average, 16 major historical sights of the city in 4 hours. The Freedom Trail will lead you through the formative events of the American history. All you need to do is find the start of the trail in Boston Commons and follow the red brick road. And in case you fall in love with this city, you can find an apartment in Boston and move in for a while. Boston Common It is one of the most picturesque parks you will ever see. It is not as pompous as ... read more