Boston


Stayed nearly a week in Boston. Main reason for the long stay was several rough days offshore. What an enjoyable city to visit. The history is amazing. Constitution Marina is within a short walk to the USS Constitution, Old Ironsides. It is a marvelous free visit. Then a walk up to the Bunker Hill Monument. A Park Ranger gives a history talk every hour that is worth listening to. Went to the oldest tavern in Mass. The Warren Tavern started in 1780.

A short walk and subway ride got us to Fenway Park for a Sox game. On the train we met an Aggie couple, class of 77. Boston won that night but had a bad season. And yes, it was cold!


Net we visited the Old North Church where the One if by Land Two if By Sea signal was sent to warn of the Red Coats assault. Another highlight was meeting my cousin Billy Brace's oldest son Bolden for dinner. Terrific young man, hope to see him again when we go up the Hudson next year.

We had to wait around in Boston for the weather to calm down. Even then it was a long haul south to Sandwich Mass and the beginning of the Cape Cod Canal. We are kind of racing the next few days because winter is setting in fast on us.

Next blog I'll talk about our trips from Sandwich and westward toward NYC. And I'll explain a 90 right turn on our track (hint-very rough-bad day).



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