We have been gone from home for 18 days now, fly home from Boston tomorrow evening so by midnight, we hope, we will be HOME. 19 days is probably just too long for both of us to be gone. We are so grateful to my brother and parents for helping out with the dogs, it’s the only way we can relax when away knowing THEY are taking good care of them! It will be a good, long while before we are gone like this again. I am actually anxious to get home, get in a routine again, get our butts to Weight Watchers or another plan, and continue emptying boxes and all… this break from it all was probably just what we needed.
We docked here in Boston on Friday morning, and sharing a hotel/apartment with our friends Rob and Susan, who live in southwestern Michigan. We met them on a similar cruise in 1996. I love Boston, we were here four years ago and I still love it. It’s a vibrant city, lots of great food, great people and so much beauty and I especially love all the history here. Wish we could spend more time, but will return once again to explore.
Here is our hotel, called the Hotel 140
We are in a one bedroom apartment..the building is the YWCA building, built in 1929…Lots of Charm!
yes, two beds in the one bedroom..good thing we like each other!
Carl and I took a LONG walk yesterday morning, probably about 3 miles or so..saw some beautiful neighborhoods…enjoy!
A young man named Eric and his 1 year old doxie Oscar! I was so happy to get to pet a little doxie..I guess I am really needing to be home! Eric was very gracious!
Later in the afternoon we got in the car and headed south to see our friends Jan and Dennis, who were such gracious hosts to us.. We went to dinner at their Club, it was wonderful. A good time had by all!
Susan and Jan!
A beautiful backyard waterfall and pond..
Dennis, Rob & Carl
Delicious appetizers!
I had lobster mac n cheese oh my so goooood!
Jan and Susan checking out design and fabrics in Jan’s studio. Jan has had a handbag and jewelry business for several years, and her items are wonderfully constructed with love and care! Check out her shop at Jayelle Designs
Thanks for stopping by..we will start packing up tonight, and just do some very local walking in the morning as we need to head over to the airport by around 2 or a little earlier to return the rental car and get through TSA and to the gate..
Will post again in a few days after I get home and settled a bit…later!
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Have a safe trip home! Looks like you have lots of fun! Take care! Anne
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the pictures of your trip. Nice apartment. Loved the tulips and the backyard pond. Your friends look sweet. Good food. And the dog was cute.
ReplyDeletesandie
Glad you had a good time. Can't wait to see your daily posts again!
ReplyDeleteBoston is gorgeous! Jan's backyard is breathtaking...nice to see "MATURE" trees and landscape. Miss my old backyard. We still have dirt in the back. You'll love being home again..."There's no place like home".
ReplyDeleteBoston was gorgeous we arrived home at 12:45 am this morning, my cleaning gal is here and I have jet lag to the max..
ReplyDeleteJan does havea stunning home. Deb I still have dirt, but I do have a patio, cover, garden retaining wall, trees, plants when we started ith week infested dirt almost a year ago..just need a pool and grass..I still don't understand why you left your wonderful property but then we should have stayed in Claremont.
Barb, Thanks for stopping by and I wanted to come over and visit you. Loved your trip photos. It looks like you had a great time! Am ready to explore your blog a bit and get to "know" you and your dogs!
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday!
Beth from Food As Art
p.s. Thanks for featuring my blog and my giveaway on your blog. Appreciate it!