Boston

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Departed Washington DC for Boston, an 8 hour train journey via NY. The Manhattan skyline was different when seen from the train although it was not possible to photograph as it was raining and the windows on the train were fogged up. The scenery was beautiful towards the latter part of the journey as we followed the coast through the state of Rhode Island which is the smallest in the US. We have now traversed 20 states in our "road trip" across the USA and when we tell Americans they are astounded as most of them have not visited that many states, and they live here.

Very cold and snowy in Boston and we been shopping for warm clothes (watch for a preview in future blogs). I have to say that I won't be sorry if I don't ever see the clothes I have lived in for the past 100 days. Some sightseeing on route to the shops as we are next to the Boston Library which is a marvellous building with vaulted ceilings. Next to the library is Trinity church which is voted one of America's top ten buildings. Some of the stained glass windows were created by William Morris and we are fans of his work in Glasgow. Our timing was perfect as we arrived 1 minute into an organ recital. The organist was very accomplished and played for 45 minutes to an audience numbering around 80 people.

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Photos

Embarrassing British history
The site of the massacre of 5 Bostonians by British forces in the late 1700's.

The Boston Public Library
I'm convinced we would not support such a beautiful building with public money in the UK.

Boston Library
The Great Hall all to herself.

Trinity Church
The church reflected in the windows of Boston's tallest skyscraper.

Comments

[Louise]

Trinity Church
Very clever photography-you've obviously had lots of practise over the last three months! X

[barryandsue]

I cheated as the inspiration came from a shot I saw in a magazine. More than 1500 photos and many deleted so I know the camera and lens now, just wish I could fathom out the phone.