Walking the Freedom Trail in Boston

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November 12th 2010

Published: November 19th 2010

Today I had to bring my roommate to the airport so I took the occasion to stay for the day in Boston. I decided to walk the Freedom trail. It is a 2,5 mile (4km) long path through downtown Boston that passes 16 of the city's historic landmarks. On my way I stopped at Starbucks to drink and eat a special fall snack: Pumpkin Spicy latte and pumpkin bread. At Faneuil Hall I did some shopping and b... Read Full Entry

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Vanessa Magdelyns

Vanessas journey

In 2009, I decided to participate in a program to work in America. From August 1st 2010, I worked as an educator for a year on the East Coast. I worked with children from 9 to 13 years old with mental disabilities and autism at Seven Hills Foundation, Fitchburg, MA. On my days off and vacation I traveled and discovered the American culture. Have a nice journey by following me thru this blog ... full info

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Following the trail into Charlestown, Nov12 2010

Following the trail into Charlestown, Nov12 2010 (1)

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Street around Bunker Hill, Nov12 2010

15 Bunker Hill Monument, Nov12 2010 (1)

15 Bunker Hill Monument, Nov12 2010

The Bunker Hill Monument is a granite obelisk commemorating the battle of June 17, 1775 between the British and colonial forces. The battle was won by the British but they were forced out by George Washington's troops nine months later. Dedicated in 1843, the monument was the tallest in the U.S. until the Washington Monument was built in 1885.

15 Bunker Hill Monument, Nov12 2010 (2)

Street around Bunker Hill, Nov12 2010 (1)

Me @ Bunker Hill, Nov12 2010

Me @ Bunker Hill, Nov12 2010 (1)

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16 USS Constitution, Nov12 2010

The Charlestown's Navy Yard was one of the country's first shipyards, set up to create a naval force which up to that point had been no match for the British.

16 USS Constitution, Nov12 2010 (1)

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16 USS Constitution, Nov12 2010 (3)

The U.S.S. Constitution, built in 1797 and the oldest warship of the U.S. Navy, is moored here. Possibly the most famous vessel in the U.S., it won no less than 42 battles while it lost none and was never captured by the enemy.

On the way back, Nov12 2010

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