Day 10: Boston in full color

Attempted my second speed work since quitting running along the bay of Quincy overlooking the harbor islands, the view was great although a non- concrete path would have improved it. Lots of people out- as expected on a beautiful day when most people are off. Kate and Mel did a workout in the fitness center so we really didn't get rolling for downtown until 11.

Mel had the day off for the forth, so she was our tour guide for the day in Boston! Drove to the T and took the red line into the city. Kate and I both like riding public transit. It's good people watching and nice to not have to worry about your car once you get downtown. We spent the morning wandering north Boston, get cannoli, then checking out old north Church and Paul reveres house. It was quite packed, hard to say whether for the 4th or just because it's peak season.

Next we checked out up the New England aquarium- still cool! Loved checking out the various exhibits, although it does make you feel a little sad with how much we are screwing up the environments.

Post aquarium, we were all tired of walking around so it was time to hit up some bars. First: bell in hand- the oldest continuously open bar in America. After that, just across the street was the union oyster house, for a couple oysters and a Cup of chowder. We also walked down to the liberty hotel per suggestion of an office lady at north. A very ritzy hotel that used to be a jail.

After the rather extravagant afternoon, we saved a little money by picking up burger supplies at while Whole Foods and having a barbecue at her place in Quincy. It was a relaxed, and American way to end the 4th.