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December 7th 2011
The adrenaline courses through me; sporadic, prickly, hot and icy all at once. The tips of my fingers grow moist and my heart pounds away at my chest. I can almost make out the faint clicking noise of a cart climbing a monsterous rollercoaster. No, that must be my clock. I roll over in bed and listen to the seconds tick by like the gears that carry the cart to its peak. I listen and I wait. My pulse, the gears, the clock- they're are all going at once now. I feel I'm in motion, hurdling through the passage of time itself. Thoughts fly through my mind like bats out of hell. I need to relax. Slow down. Think. I grasp at passing thoughts and feel them slip away into the chaos of my mind: How ... read more
The Existentialist
Published: December 12th 2011North America » United States » Massachusetts » BostonNovember 14th 2011
There aren't ten minutes that go by without the thought passing my mind. My heart speeds up, my palms get sweaty, and I float into the recesses of my imagination. Just the thought of the adventure that awaits seems to put everything else into perspective. I break free of the ephemeral troubles that haunt my life and forget all about student loans, girls, careers, and the pissed off guy at table 34. For a moment, I am lifted above the trivial concerns of daily life and see a bigger picture. I change lens and become hyperly existential. I think about how I can live a meaningful life. I review my plans and remind myself of how I must balance practicality with idealism if I'm to impact the world around me without ever losing sight of my ... read more
Day 57 - Boston, Massachusetts
Published: November 8th 2011North America » United States » Massachusetts » Boston
November 7th 2011
My one full sightseeing day, another of which I spent walking around the city and its sights. A very beautiful city to walk though, actually. The first thing I noticed when I stepped outside the hostel was, something beautiful. The city reminded me a lot of Seattle, largely due to one of the facts that it was another port town by the ocean. It was also very pleasant to walk through, and there were plenty of historical sights, much like Seattle. I walked along the river. The city colours stood out vibrantly; it was different, yet still America. This would be the second last city I visit here in the States, so I made sure to take in as much as I could. I spent time walking around the ports, but mostly through the city and ... read more
Frosty Mornings & Boston Freedom Trail
Published: November 4th 2011North America » United States » Massachusetts » Boston
November 3rd 2011
While in Boston, we took the subway into the city and took part in the "Freedom Trail". This self-guided 2.5 mile walk took us past 16 historical sites, by following a red line or red brick path, and covered 2.5 centuries of America's past. Was one of the more interesting days we have spent. Even the 45 minute subway ride was great - Gerry finally didn't have to drive! ... read more
October 17th 2011
These days when the world takes its steps towards the future and you find your ties to the familiar more dispersed than they were back in the high school days, you may find yourself longing to keep the bond going and stretching your arms thin to stay in reach. And since a little autumn season never hurt nobody (and is never felt in Miami), Boston it was. Time for some fresh Fall shades and good vibes with a much missed friend... After a nice night of dinner and wine we were off the next morning on a train towards Salem to catch some October air. Salem is known for its Halloween Madness during the month of October. It brings in the spirit of magic, ghost tales, and witch craft so the locals as well as tourists ... read more
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The Patriots of America
Published: October 31st 2011North America » United States » Massachusetts » Boston
October 14th 2011
It’s amazing how little of USA history I and most non North Americans know. Sure through TV and movies we know that something happened when 4 scores and 7 years earlier someone said that. Which you’d say with a bit of confidence was by Ab Lincoln. George Washington was the first president. But how did it get to that point? The answer, Boston and the surrounding area of New England. I had a contact here across the river in Cambridge. When I arrived with no GPS I was looking for a place to park for free until my friend had finished studying. Somehow I found myself in Charlestown. Weaving my way through the streets of lovely wooden houses, I managed to park near a hill with a large obelisk style tower surrounded by lush green grass. ... read more
October 14th 2011
BOSTON- "die schönste Stadt Amerikas" "wie eine europäische Metropole" "Geschichtsträchtigste Stadt der USA" Dementsprechend hoch sind unsere Erwartungen an die Metropole in Massachusetts. Unsere Vorfreude bekommt aber erste Dämpfer als es um die Unterkunftsuche geht. Obwohl wir weit außerhalb eine Bleibe suchen und diverse Coupons parat haben landen wir letztendlich in einer üblen Absteige für stolze 80 Dollar die Nacht, denn so mussten wir lernen "in Boston ist immer Saison". Trotzdem sind wir gespannt, was uns Boston außer gesalzenen Hotel-Preisen noch zu bieten hat und verbringen den ersten Tag mit dem "Abhaken" der klassischen Touristenziele in der Stadt. Das Wetter ist mäßig, recht kühl und bewölkt. Boston Common und Downtown Boston beeindrucken mich weniger, die Stadt an sich ist wenig homogen, was sie zwar durchaus interessant aber in meinen Augen weni... read more
Bean Town and beyond…
Published: October 13th 2011North America » United States » Massachusetts » Boston » Back Bay
October 13th 2011
So it’s been 3 1/2 weeks since we left the fair (and by fair I mean of course, cold) shores of Blighty and boarded a flight from Newcastle to Heathrow, then on to Boston, Massachusetts. That all seems like a long time ago (funny how mundane things like getting up, driving to work and taking the piss out of pupils makes the time fly). So what’s been happening back home? Answers on an email please… Us? Well, we rocked into Boston late – made our way to Dr Paul and his lovely wife Lyndsay’s home where we caught up on the last couple of years over a few beers. The next morning dawned and we headed out to explore Boston. It’s an old (by American standards) city, with some cool buildings, a lot of “heritage” and ... read more
Boston - Trans Sport of Delights - Per Ride Before the Fall
Published: July 2nd 2012North America » United States » Massachusetts » Boston
October 12th 2011
We’ve been here in Boston a week now. Time to put a few thoughts together. This is a great city. Like all places, it’s even better when you have great weather. With blue skies every day and record temperatures (it hit 87F in the city) over the Columbus Day holiday weekend, we’ve been so lucky. It may all end in tears in a day or two, as the rain which flooded parts of Florida last weekend moves up the east coast. Part of the attraction of New England in the fall is the ‘riot of colour’ as the trees change. The word on the street (and in the Boston Globe) is that this is not the best year for foliage viewing. Yet. The fall and the colour gradually moves south during October but ... read more
Boston BAA Half Marathon 2011
Published: October 18th 2011North America » United States » Massachusetts » Boston
October 9th 2011
The weather could not have been better and the course was beautiful. We ran around what is known as the Emerald Necklace, a series of lakes around Boston through residential neighborhoods with enormous brick homes. Spectators were scattered around the course cheering us on and the last mile of the course cut right through the Boston Zoo, past the giraffes and zebras. I don't usually miss much when I'm running because I carry a camera and am always looking for something awesome to shoot, but my friend Mike didn't even see the giraffes and zebras and ran right past them! Of course, his finish time is very important to him and he was focused. Mike finished in 1:44 and our friend Lisa finished in 2:30. Wendy and I ran the entire race together and came in ... read more
