From the first time I visited Boston I felt relaxed and at home. Walking through the city, the vibe I got was very similar to that back home in Melbourne. The people seemed friendly enough, the town was big yet small enough to walk through at your own pace and not feel overwhelmed, and the layout was easy to navigate and fairly tourist-friendly. Throw some friends into the mix and you've got a really great city.
This time round is a little different. As I've mentioned in previous posts, I'm not in a rush this time. So I can take things at my own pace, visit places I want and if I run out of time then I can just come back. It's literally only a 2 hour drive away from home (not very far!!).
It was so great to catch up with John and Larry again - and this time spend some decent quality time with them (the last two visits it's been a quick "hi" and "bye" out to dinner somewhere on our way through town.
John and Larry organised dinner/drinks on the first night and a movie night at their place so I could catch up with some of their friends (some who I know already - Steven and Jimmy - and some new people - Nick and Trevor (another Aussie living over here in the US) and Joe and Jay). We also headed into the city and had lunch at a funky place called The Salty Pig! So delicious!! On the way home we drove by the Bunker Hill monument and took a look. We didn't have time to climb it then, but I think I'll go back and do that sometime. It's really quite tall when you stand up close!
I had Monday to myself and headed into town again just to walk around for a bit. I'd been told about a place to eat called KO Catering - run by an Australian guy. They make and sell meat pies so I was sold. There are two stores in Boston so I went to the one closest to a train station (it was very easy to find). It was great having a pie for lunch! I went with the original as I was craving that taste (they had about 6 different varieties). It was pretty good! Flaky pastry and minced meat inside - could've done with a little more gravy but I'm not complaining. Obviously I took a stack of photos, then ate my pie, and then headed into the city.
I walked around town for a bit, doing a spot of window shopping and taking a few more photos. It was a really warm day (for this time of year) so it was lovely being outside. The weather has been quite mild so far since my arrival. I'm sure that will change when Mr Frost arrives to welcome in winter though!
I caught the train back to my car and then drove up to Portsmouth to meet up with Mum, Tylene and Alain. They gave me a bite to eat (bless) and then I drove home via Kittery and Biddeford for a spot of shopping in each. Didn't really need to stop but thought I'd just check it out as I had the time.
I feel so lucky to have met John all those years ago (12 or so). We have become great friends over time and it's nice to know I have a good friend living so close by. Larry is awesome too, and I can't wait to get to know him better. Should be fun next summer when we can all hang out a bit. Can't wait for April when D is over so we can all spend some time together!!
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