We went into Boston today on the commuter train which left out area at 7:30. It took the train about an hour to get into Boston. It did cause me to think about if that was my lot in life, that is to commute to work an hour in morning and night. It is interesting to watch people commute. Not many want to talk and they are pretty involved in the newspaper or book or now thier ipad and news or movie. It seems that everyone is plugged into something and pretty much zoned out of life around them. We are currently riding the train back from Boston and I am plugged into my own zone writing this blog.
It was a nice visit to Boston. We saw Fenway Park and also walked along the freedom trail which went by Paul Revere's home and the church in which the lantern was hung calling for the Boston tea party. I think the highlight for me was touring the USS Constitution. That ship was commissioned in 1796 and is the oldest currently commissioned, floating ship in the world. I am sure it has had extensive renovation, but it is an amazing looking ship.
Touring with a group of 14 people is much like touring with the family. It seems to take quite a bit of time to get everyone's opinion gathered and to make a decision. A few times during the day the group had to take a break and visit a pub or two in Boston to fuel up as well. One such pup they (we in a way, I just tag along) visited was supposed to be the oldest bar in America. It was supposed to be the place some of the founding father's would visit after discussing independence from Britain.
I also am very tired of walking. It seems walking today was harder than riding that bike. I guess it is just using different muscles.
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