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Published: April 20th 2006
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Fenway Fanatics
Fever pitch has nothing on us. Aloha! Sorry it has been so long. It turns out there has been just to many things to see and do that easily trumped sitting at a computer. Since we left you last we've traveled through the Northeast, Canada and the upper midwest. This entry will cover the Northeast. Hopefully we will get you the rest before we get back to California.
You can't go on the roadtrip to end all roadtrips without hitting up every corner of the USA. The Northeast called our names and we definitely answered that call. We couldn't wait to explore the unofficial capital of everything Northeast, Boston. Boston totally came through with its history and lively atmosphere. Everywhere you look it is easy to escape back to the 18th century. "The Redcoats are coming! The Redcoats are coming!" Walking throughout Boston you can practically hear the spirits of history wispering their stories (or it might actually be the actors dressed up as 18th century colonials giving tours everywhere). Either way, you can't help but get a history education everywhere. We loved Boston. Our friends and tour guides, Lara and Kevin, were wonderful. The first night we went over to my fellow Stag Wide Receiver's
Bursting with Knowledge
Harvard can't handle the road trip knowledge. house, Andrew Walker, and were treated to an amazing dinner complete with rotiserie chicken, shrip, salads galor, drinks, drinks and more drinks. It seemed as though the whole place was filled with teachers so Marisa got some great tips on kids and the classroom. After a semi-late wake up, Marisa and I found ourselves walking throughout the entire city of Boston. Boston has a great setup. With Boston Common almost in the direct center of town, it makes for a very warm sense of community. The day was sunny and warm (by Boston April standards) so it seemed as though the entire area came out for a day of picnicing and playing in the park. The Northend definitely turned out to be a highlight. You go to the Northend for the history (Littly Italy and the start of the Paul Revere trail) but you stay for the food. Marisa and I both endulged in a canoli at Mike's Bakery, if we lived in Boston, this is where you would find us for dessert every freakin' day. After a walk back through the park, we met up with Lara and Kevin for some award winning chowder at the Atlantic Fish Company
Beacon Hill
Right around the corner was Senator Kerry's, cough, cough, I mean Teresa Hienz' house. in the Newbury shopping district. Did I mention that the food in Boston was delicious? After dinner a nice walk down to Fenway and a blueberry beer topped off the night. The Fenway district was definitely a buzz, as Boston Favorite Holiday, Opening Day, was only two days away. We missed the game, but definitely felt the love the city had for baseball and their Sox. Thank you Lara and Kevin, we had a great time in the Patriot City!
We drove along the coast on the way up to Portland, Maine. The houses along the Atlantic in MA and NH are just about exactly what you would expect. Huge mansions with old world victortian charm line the entire coast. If you get a chance, definitely check out Portsmouth, NH. A mid sized, once booming shipping town, has re-invented itself into a very hip, artsy town with very cool people.
So is it true that Lobster in Maine are really is as common as a peanut butter and jelly sandwhich everywhere else? Yes. You honestly can't go fifty feet without seeing a restaurant claiming to have the best Lobster in Maine. When in Rome...... Yea, it was good.
Cheers!
Kevin and Lara our Bostonite Experts. Thanks guys! Beyond the Lobster, Portland seemed as though it had a lot going for it. The only problem for us, was that it was frigidly cold and our Hawaii blood still has not thickened. We were able to stop by the Portland Market. Definitely a must see. The next day our drive took us through literally over the mountain and through the woods. My Great, Great, Great, Grandma once lived in Canada, so it kinda fit, right? Maine's back country was beautiful. Emmense, lakes, rivers and trees filled the landscape as did the "Watch for Moose" signs every mile or so. After about 100 miles, we were almost ready to call some serious BS on the Maine Transit Authority and then there it was. A moose. A beautiful moose. Actually, that thing is kinda funny looking. Actually, that thing is freakin' hilarious. Being the only car for miles, I think the moose was about as surprized to see us as we were him. To best visualize the situation, imagine the super tall gangly kid in junior high that still has not figured out how to walk and talk at the same time. At first, as the moose started to move toward
The Portland Market
Mmmmmmmmmm, Lobster. the car, we both felt a little fear, but then as it slipped and spread its legs trying desperately not to fall with every ackward step, Marisa and I found ourselves dying of laughter. As it turns out, moose are possibly the funniest animals out there. Or at least this one was.
And now we enter Canada. But not to fast. Enjoy the pictures of Boston and Maine and we'll back to you sooner rather than later this time, I promise.
Mmmmmmmm, moose meat.
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Dan and Sharon
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We just went thru Galveton-wonderful and now we are in Lafayette, LA in a KOA . Our travels aren't as excititng as yours, your moose story was hilarious. My biggest wildlife thrill was a water moccasin, Yuck, be safe, have fun, Dan and Sharon