Going to Boston has been on my list of things to do before we leave New York for a long time, and now it can officially be crossed off. We had a fantastic time! The weather cooperated, and it was a beautiful day to walk around the city.
*To start the day, we took a tour of Fenway Park (home of the Red Sox). We got to explore all of the stadium and hear plenty of anti-Yankee jokes.
*The next picture was taken from the seats on top of the Green Monster. They are the most coveted seat in all of sports. You have to win an online lottery in order to purchase these tickets for around $160 each. Not only are they unique, but they also have a pretty great view.
*Jonathon is standing in front of one of the many old cemeteries that we saw while walking the Freedom Trail. Buried here are John Hancock, Samuel Adams, Benjamin Franklin's parents, all 5 victims of the Boston massacre, and maybe even Mother Goose (Mary Goose).
*This is the Old North Church where Paul Revere saw the 2 lanterns hung, indicating that the British were arriving by sea. He then made his famous midnight ride alerting the colonists that "The British are coming."
*Below is the U.S.S Constitution, better known as "Old Ironsides." It got its nickname in the War of 1812 because it was hit by several cannonballs, but sustained very little damage. We got to tour the main deck of the ship. Christian especially liked seeing the holes where they shot the cannons.
We saw and did so many more things, but these were the highlights of the trip. Each site was interesting, but the experience was really wonderful because of the history and charm of Boston. The cobblestone sidewalks, the old brick buildings, and the feeling of awe over the historical significance of the area made Boston a unique experience.
We all tried to come up with our favorite part of the trip...
Christian: "Where we waited at the store for tickets." (Fenway Park)
Jonathon: Touring the two ships
Sarah: Plymouth/Old North Bridge/Fenway Park (I couldn't pick just one!)
Mom C: Exploring the old cemeteries along the Freedom Trail
1 comment:
Sweet! I've never been to Boston, but I'd like to. The history and everything.
I just wanted to say that I think it's awesome that we call it The Boston Massacre and only 5 people died. A pretty small massacre, no?
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