Upon our arrival in Boston Harbor on July 2 we were greeted by the U.S. Coast Guard on the water and the Blue Angels in the sky. The Navy jets were practicing for their big show on the 4th of July and the Coast Guard were zealously protecting the tall ships and big Navy vessels docked in the Harbor for the OpSail festivities that week. The planes were an awesome sight to behold, both during practice on Monday and the real show on the 4th! The CG kept us quite a distance away from Lincoln Wharf where our daughter was ready with camera to record our entrance into Boston. We safely made it to the Shipyard Quarters Marina in Charlestown where the boat has been undergoing some minor repairwork and some much deserved rest after our two-month long journey from Florida.
Our cozy condo in the city feels very spacious after our lengthy sojourn on board the MollyBelle! We are thoroughly enjoying our stay here especially after all the headaches we endured last summer during the prolonged and ill-fated renovation work. We finished a few more decorating objectives--finding a wonderful small antique secretary on Craigslist and getting our special Tim Sanchez oil paintings shipped from Florida. Got some flowers planted on our small "balconette" and now we are feeling right at home!
The "journey" continues with frequent morning walks along the Rose Fitzgerald Greenway where I observe the business types bustling up from the underground "T" stations and hurrying along the narrow canyons of buildings leading into the Financial District. Oh they are so purposeful and focused! And I am happy to be so aimless and free!
Last week's journey took us on a very comfortable Amtrak train trip to New York City. We decided that we like traveling by train almost as much as by boat. Sure beats airport hassles! While in the City, Dick accomplished some business and we visited the 9/11 Memorial. Recalling the details of that horrific event is not something I was looking forward to doing. However, it is good to see the work that is being done in remembrance of those who suffered and lost their lives that infamous day. On a lighter note, we enjoyed a Broadway play and visits with friends, along with the sights and sounds of The Big Apple. One of the highlights was going to a club at the top of 250 Fifth Avenue as the sun was setting. What fabulous views of a magical city! Thanks to nephew Russell who lead us there after dinner and the play.Now the captain of the MollyBelle needs some repairwork to his malfunctioning hip. The Boston surgeon who was lined up to do the job last year, and who subsequently let him out of it because it "wasn't all that bad" last September, has been on vacation. So we are awaiting a return phone call from his office in order to schedule another consultation and a date for Capt. Dick's hip replacement!
Looking forward to enjoying cooler days and receiving messages from friends!
