Sunday, January 31, 2010

Duck pond ice cream

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This time we're at the Duck Pond ice cream place where there was this tree just for TJ ...








Sunday, January 24, 2010

My trip to Boston - Back Bay and Public Gardens

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Took the Red and Green Lines to Copley Square and walked down Boylston Street.
Boston Public Gardens

Boston State House next to the Common. Yeah, I see it.

The Old Granary Burying Ground.

Park Street Under (the Red Line)
After this, my camera's battery died, but from here I headed back to Manchester. I was able to do all the Boston touring in 6 hours using public transportation, including Light Rail, Bus Rapid Transit, Subway, and Commuter Rail. A big thanks to Tim for the ride from Manchester.

My trip to Boston - Harvard Square

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Took the Red Line to Harvard Square
Harvard Yard



Harvard Square

My trip to Boston - Quincy

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At State Street, grabbed the Orange & Red Lines into Quincy.
The old Patriot Ledger building, in Quincy Square, taken alongside the Church of the Presidents.

Ye Olde Patriot Ledger

Beach Street

West Elm Avenue



Wollaston Beach

The Old Colony commuter rail is now running, here alongside the MBTA station.

Wollaston MBTA Station

My trip to Boston - North End

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My ride into Boston from Andover -- commuter rail, with the engine pushing from the rear.
The Zakim Bridge

Boston Harbor from Copps Hill.

Copps Hill Burying Ground.
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The old streets of the North End, and the retaining wall of Copps Hill Burying Ground.
Copps Hill Burying Ground

Old North Church

Union Wharf, where I used to work as a valet.

The Old Statehouse

Out for dinner

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Someone help me, what restaurant were we at? And where's Tim? Anyone else have a picture of Tim?

Our respects

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To Grampy and Laura ...



First couple days in Manchester