We're now in Boston, enjoying a cosmopolitan and lively city. Yesterday we did the Duck Tour of the city, so we were able to see all the "land" sights (the State House, Beacon Hill, the U.S.S. Constitution, etc.) as well as take a ride on the Charles River. On the subway yesterday, I identified at least 3 or 4 different languages being spoken around us--and that was just directly around us.I loved seeing the Boston Public Garden, the setting of Robert McCloskey's Make Way for Ducklings. It is the official children's book of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. I love that the Commonwealth has an official children's book! There are bronze sculptures of Mrs. Mallard and her ducklings in the park, which the toddler set thoroughly enjoyed climbing on. I even got a good photo of an real, live duck in the lagoon under the branches of a willow tree.
While there, we tried to find a letterbox, but it was too hot, crowded, and we were hungry, so we gave up on that one. We did get four in Salem's Woods after we finally were able to get hold of a car and drive to the park. That was fun. A good hike on a warm summer day.
Today is our last day in Boston. Tomorrow we'll be heading to Cape Cod.
Yeah, the Boston Public Garden's a pretty wonderful place, as are the ducks, and the books. You're a real trip of a lifetime. And, it's fun to hear about.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun Julie! I still get a kick out of seeing the Make-Way-For ducklings. And thanks for keeping us all updated on your travels. Hope the Cape is refreshing and relaxing!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you are having such a wonderful time!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.