Beautiful Boston

Last week I had the pleasure, with my lovely roommate and best friend Celeste, to visit Boston. We had an amazing time. Being out east gives you lots of opportunities to visit some very cool historical sights and learn more about the birth of America. The more I see, hear, and learn, the more I'm amazed and appreciative of the men and women who shaped our country. And the happier I am that I was born in a time with plumbing and electricity!

We got to do and see some pretty cool things in Boston. We walked the Freedom Trail, which is a three mile path marked throughout the city that stops at places like the State House, Quincey Market, the Old North Church, Paul Revere's house, Bunker Hill Monument, and the USS Constitution. At Bunker Hill we climbed up the 300 steps to the top of the monument to see the views of Boston. Let me tell you, we are out of shape! But the views were worth it, along with the park ranger we saw afterward that looked like James Franco.

We did a lot of walking through the city, parks, museums, and shopping streets. We even went to Harvard. We wanted to go into one of the libraries, but we were thwarted - you have to have a Harvard ID to get in. What, don't I look like a Harvard student? My favorite museum was the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. She was an heiress that collected all kinds of art, sculpture, and furniture. Then she decided she needed to build something to house her collection - and the museum was born. The courtyard in it is absolutely beautiful. But my favorite part is that they don't label anything. It's because they want the visitors to interpret the art for themselves, which I loved because it meant I didn't have to feel obligated to read everything about every piece or art. Priceless. We toured Fenway Park where we heard some interesting and funny stories about the Red Sox. I bought a Red Sox hat; I believe now I am a fan. We also saw the Blue Man Group. I don't know how to explain this show other than that it is hilarious and unique. If you have a chance to see it, you totally should.

We ate a lot of good food, including Boston cream pie and canollis. We also ate at the Union Oyster House, which is the oldest restaurant in America. And yes, we ate oysters - they're slimy but decent. You kind of cover up the taste with everything you put on them.

Boston is an awesome city. I highly recommend visiting if ever you have the chance.