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After our time in New York, Boston seemed like a small, sleepy village, and that was just what we were chasing. Being able to sit back and relax with friends, not really doing anything in particular was a pleasant change, and a reminder that travel can sometimes be relaxing, and other times hectic.
But I guess that's what we love about it.
We got to spend 5 nights in Boston where we were able to catch up with some old friends, Ale and Kenda, who we had met back in 2011 in Morocco of all places. We split our time between seeing the sights the city had to offer, and sampling a few of Boston's finest with the girls and their friends.
Of the sights to see, the Freedom Trail is one well worth doing. Although Bazil may say 'its just walking around, looking at shit' (and in a lot of ways he is 100% right), it does give you a feel for how historically significant Boston is in America's history. There are guided tours of the Freedom Trail, some cheap and some a rip off, but you can always do it yourself. We chose Option C, cos it is who we are.
The trail takes you past some of the most historic landmarks, not only in Boston, but in the US, and is a good way to see the city and stretch the legs. Some of the more historic places include Boston Latin School, the oldest school in America and where a few of America's forefathers got their education - Benjamin Franklin, Sam and John Adams, and John Hancock, to name a few.
But I guess that's what we love about it.
We got to spend 5 nights in Boston where we were able to catch up with some old friends, Ale and Kenda, who we had met back in 2011 in Morocco of all places. We split our time between seeing the sights the city had to offer, and sampling a few of Boston's finest with the girls and their friends.
Of the sights to see, the Freedom Trail is one well worth doing. Although Bazil may say 'its just walking around, looking at shit' (and in a lot of ways he is 100% right), it does give you a feel for how historically significant Boston is in America's history. There are guided tours of the Freedom Trail, some cheap and some a rip off, but you can always do it yourself. We chose Option C, cos it is who we are.
The trail takes you past some of the most historic landmarks, not only in Boston, but in the US, and is a good way to see the city and stretch the legs. Some of the more historic places include Boston Latin School, the oldest school in America and where a few of America's forefathers got their education - Benjamin Franklin, Sam and John Adams, and John Hancock, to name a few.
The Old State House & the Boston Massacre Monument, Massachusetts State House, Paul Revere & the Old North Church
The Old State House is in some ways the birthplace of American independence. It was here that the Declaration of Independence was read for the first time, as well as home to the Boston Massacre monument, considered one of the most important events that turned colonial sentiment against the British, and quoted as the 'foundation American independence was laid on'.
A trip to Boston wouldn't be complete without a stroll through the grounds of probably the world's most famous university, so with turtleneck sweaters in tow, we meandered the grounds of Harvard trying our best to look sophisticated, and not say stupid things.
Afterwards we dumbed it down with a walk around Fenway Park and a stop into Bleacher Bar. A bar directly beneath the seats of centerfield, with a window looking straight through to home plate. I can only imagine the atmosphere here on game day.
The rest of our time in Boston was mainly viewed through the bottom of a pint glass, but if you ask me that's not a bad way to see a city. The girls took us on a pub crawl that practically stretched the length of the city and definitely gave us a better appreciation of the finer parts of Boston.
It is always one of the best things of travel, catching up with friends you met somewhere along the road. Not only did Ale and Kenda put us up for the stay, they introduced us to their friends and family, and generously gave up their time to show us their city. You made Boston a hell of a lot more fun that it would have been on our own, and we can't wait to come back later in the year!
Thanks for everything!
A trip to Boston wouldn't be complete without a stroll through the grounds of probably the world's most famous university, so with turtleneck sweaters in tow, we meandered the grounds of Harvard trying our best to look sophisticated, and not say stupid things.
Harvard University
Afterwards we dumbed it down with a walk around Fenway Park and a stop into Bleacher Bar. A bar directly beneath the seats of centerfield, with a window looking straight through to home plate. I can only imagine the atmosphere here on game day.
Fenway Park - Home of the Boston Red Sox & one of the greatest rivalries in sports
The rest of our time in Boston was mainly viewed through the bottom of a pint glass, but if you ask me that's not a bad way to see a city. The girls took us on a pub crawl that practically stretched the length of the city and definitely gave us a better appreciation of the finer parts of Boston.
Sampling a few of Boston's finest
It is always one of the best things of travel, catching up with friends you met somewhere along the road. Not only did Ale and Kenda put us up for the stay, they introduced us to their friends and family, and generously gave up their time to show us their city. You made Boston a hell of a lot more fun that it would have been on our own, and we can't wait to come back later in the year!
Thanks for everything!
Boston Common and the Charles River
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