August 15, 2009 12:00 PM
Pictures from Boston
This was my fourth trip to Boston in the past two years - twice before I've been there on writing assignments. This time I had time to explore with the kids. Boston is a beautiful and family-friendly city. Maddy, Jonny, Justin and I had a great time!
We went to the Museum of Science:
We did something Maddy has always wanted to do in DC - the Duck Tour, which uses ridiculously awkward amphibious vehicles to tour the city and then whatever waterway is handy - in Boston, the Charles River:
I don't know about other Duck Tours, but Boston prides itself on charismatic conductors. Ours was funny in a droll way - we learned while laughing. I love Boston's architecture and the blend of old and new. Our guide explained that the architect of this building, knowing he could not surpass the incomparable architecture next to it, simply opted to make it reflect. Maddy snapped this as we were passing by. That's her leg in the back. I was glad we had the best seats :)
When we reached the Charles, our guide switched from wheels to propeller and we floated down the river. Jonny and Justin got to steer for a while:
Later we walked around Boston Common, including the cemetery where many signers of the Declaration of Independence are buried.
Thought you'd like this marker, which reads:
Josiah Franklin and Abiah his wife lie here interred.They lived lovingly together in wedlock fifty-five years, and without an estate or any gainful employment, by constant labor and honest industry maintained a large family comfortably and brought up thirteen children and seven grandchildren respectably. From this instance, reader, be encouraged to diligence in thy calling, and distrust not Providence. He was a pious and prudent man; she a discreet and virtuous woman.
Their youngest son, in filial regard to their memory places this stone
I'd never heard of the tradition of leaving pennies on graves - had to look it up later:
Boston Common has a wonderful Children's Playground - made me grateful I had kids with me!
The kids wanted me to know they were tired:
But we had more to see. Loved the Boston Public Garden:
Yes, it's Mother Duck and Jack, Kack, Lack, Mack, Nack, Oack, Pack and Quack from Make Way for Ducklings
We had a great time and made a lot of memories!
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Comments
It looks like you guys had a great time. Don't you love exploring our country?
Also, I love that grave marker!
Posted by: lauren | August 15, 2009 12:59 PM
Your kids! They look so adorable and full of character.
Great pics!
Posted by: Clare | August 15, 2009 4:25 PM
It appears that a good time was had by all. :)
Posted by: Kim O. | August 15, 2009 9:39 PM
Well I didn't want to go to Boston, but then I read your blog and looked at your photos and now I just have to go to Boston!
Thanks for sharing all of this.
Posted by: Cynthia | August 15, 2009 10:07 PM
Thanks for sharing your trip! I loved the tomb marker for Josiah and Abiah, and the lovely and funny pictures of the kids. And the ducks! Julie
Posted by: Julie | August 15, 2009 11:23 PM
Aw! Make Way for Ducklings! I loved that book as a child, and have read it to my kids many times, which has renewed my ability to rattle off the names -- Jack, Kack, Lack, Mack, Nack, Oack, Pack, and Quack! I will have to get the kids to Boston's Public Garden at some point!
Glad you all enjoyed your time in Boston!
Newt
Posted by: Newt Sherwin | August 16, 2009 4:57 PM
Thank you for sharing your wonderful family and trip to Boston! All the pictures are bringing back wonderful memories for me:). Can't wait to get back there someday with our kids:).
Posted by: Sarah | August 17, 2009 8:35 AM
Glad you all had such a good time. Those memories will keep you warm this winter.
Posted by: Julana | August 18, 2009 7:52 AM
