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Took the "T" to Boston Commons around 11 AM. It was great to see all the people out - some in Easter finery, some in shorts, and everywhere in between. Lemonade vendors, nut vendors, ballon men - children playing in the dry Frog Pond. Strolled over to Boston Public Gardens - overheard a father telling his very young son about the midnight ride of Paul Revere (must have been in the spirit of upcoming Patriots' Day) in reference to the large statue in the park facing Commonwealth Avenue. Only problem was, the statue is of George Washington. I think the kid was too young to read; so no harm, no foul. Made me smile. I was disappointed the swan boats weren't running yet (next time). Walked up Commonwealth Avenue admiring the brownstones and the flowering trees in the sunshine. Turned by the cross street by the Prudential Center and ambled back down Newbury Street. Love all the specialty shops and sidewalk cafes. There was an all male folk dance group in the middle of the street in front of one of the church's. They had jingle bells ( a lot) on their shins - not sure the derivation of that. Stopped for lunch at P.F. Chang's. Split some infamous chicken lettuce wraps and feasted on Kung Pao Shrimp (ate about 2/3's). Walked back to Seaport District to burn off some calories ( about 4 miles today). What a glorious day! 
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QUEENJEANNIE
4/19/2010 4:56PM
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funny- we have some similar perspectives.........I used to live in Boston and could follow your exact walking route Boston in my head- thank you for that lovely memory! My kids were born there. I was born & lived in New Mexcio for 27 years. lived in Pennsylvania, 3 Lived In Durango Colorado, 7 Live in Portland OR now. 7 Any more connections?? 
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GINA7249
4/14/2010 8:53PM
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i love boston used to live near there a few towns but i took the t to get there sometimes on my own lol. when i was a kid. lived in arlington went to the hospital in boston with my mom and sometimes by myself if she had to work. went to speach at mass general ate some carrot cake there before my appointment after school and went to mcdonalds for dinner because i had to wait for a bus after the train. there was an in between time. i love all of the places u went i have been there and i go back there all of the time to relive childhood as well as just memories. go to the aquarium and science museum then walking from there to the charles street train that is along way but a great serene walk. did that for the fourth of july. i get a " T " pass everytime to enjoy it. i would love to remenese about it hope to read more of your journeys gina Report Inappropriate Comment |
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COUNTING_DOWN
4/9/2010 11:33PM
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Loved it. I did the same thing the week before. It is a wonderful city to walk in. Tell me, did you see any signs of The Easter Parade? Way back when I remember going to my aunt and uncles on Comm Ave and walking in the Easter Parade which amounted to everyone strolling down the park in their Easter finery. Hope you are enjoying your trip.
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LITTLEBIRCH
4/4/2010 7:44PM
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Enjoyed your blog. The description was like I was there taking a stroll through Boston. It has been 13 years since I have been there and I enjoyed "this visit" today. Have a great week! Report Inappropriate Comment |
This afternoon and evening I am in Boston. A friend and I took a great walk along the harbor and then headed over to Quincy Market late in the afternoon. For those of you who haven't had the pleasure, Quincy Market, in addition to being a hub of shopping has every delectable treat you can think of, artfully displayed to be as appealing as possible.
We admired the beauty of the food displays but resisted temptation (if only because it was so crowded and lines were l-o-n-g). We went outside and got a table at a restaurant called The Salty Dog. As I looked at the menu, concerned like so many restaurants the offerings would be fried or loaded with butter, etc., I found what they called Protein Power meals. Three different meals where the protein was steamed and served with steamed mixed veggies and coleslaw without mayo. They each were only 300 calories per meal. Perfect! I got the steamed scrod entree- delish. I was so pleased to be able to find a tasty, reasonable caloric meal and enjoy the ambience of Boston springtime - didn't feel I had compromised my experience at all. My only question is why don't more restaurants do this?
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COUNTING_DOWN
4/4/2010 12:40AM
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Sounds like a delightful day, and I think you had good weather for walking. Hats off to your resistance to temptation and to the Salty Dog for a great meal!
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BARKLESSWAGMORE
4/3/2010 11:55PM
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How fabulous is that! Good for them and good for you! The dog we had when we lived on the Cape was named Salty Dog! :) Enjoy Boston and Go Sox!
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LEVERB66
4/3/2010 10:45PM
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Awesome...I was ate there once, but I'm that whatever I had was fried! Maybe when I go to Boston in June I'll try out the Potein Power meals! Thanks for sharing. GO SOX! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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WESLEYV
4/3/2010 8:30PM
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Wow, that seems almost too good to be true. Wish more restaurants would follow suit.
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