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The Storm That Took Boston and Us

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Yes, Dear Reader,

we did it.   Hit Boston Common (gorgeous even in the rain), walked through Beacon Hill, past the Old State Building where we were reminded of Mary Dyer (Hollywood, why haven’t you made a movie about this remarkable woman?).  We walked the Freedom Trail a great walk through history (even in 50 mph gusts).   Lunch in the North End (the Italian section of Boston and, yes, you will see Tony Soprano look-a-likes here) at Locale (excellent- great look and even better pizza) with a visit to the first Roman Catholic Church St. Leonard in Boston and Paul Revere’s house.  On the way home, a friendly Boston Squirrel threatened to pounce leaving us to smile and then run for our lives- they can pounce, right?

The Mary Dyer Statue in Front of the Old State House

The Mary Dyer Statue in Front of the Old State House

No carmel apples were consumed, unfortunately..

No carmel apples were consumed, unfortunately..

An AMAZING lunch at Locale!

An AMAZING lunch at Locale!

St. Leonards Church in the North End

St. Leonards Church in the North End

You've got to love the hearty New Englanders who thumb their noses at rain and wind!

You’ve got to love the hearty New Englanders who thumb their noses at rain and wind!

Dark and Stormy or Flying into a Noreaster

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Thanks Boston!  Thank you for your history, your accent and your clam chowder.  Thank you also for reminding us thirsty and drought-tolerant Californians what torrential rain really looks like.  My 13 year old (who is still sleeping) has never walked around a city in 50 mile an hour winds and driving rain, but he will today.  He doesn’t know the many aromas associated with  a commuter train filled with strangers of all shapes and sizes, but he will today.  Finally, he doesn’t know the mileage associated with walking from Faneuil Hall to the end of Newbury Street, but he will today.  If he is still speaking to me by the end of the day, I am sure he, too, will be grateful for your glorious weather, as well, Dear Boston….

Wasn't he supposed to be the one with jet lag?

Wasn’t he supposed to be the one with jet lag?

ALERT: California this is what streets look like when there is rain!

ALERT: California this is what streets look like when there is rain!