My love took me with him on his latest business trip to celebrate 12 years of us.
Destination: Boston!
We have an affinity for pedestrian-friendly cities.
I watched a bit of Olympics on the plane. Did you know archery was the most watched game on cable for this year's Olympics? Could it have anything to do with Brave and Hunger Games?
This was our first Drummer-less getaway, just one night, but we packed it all in.
We had some fresh, green gazpacho, and a smorgasbord of cookies: cornmeal/lime, chocolate macaroon, double chocolate, homemade oreo. Yum. We could have had everything on the menu at Flour.
I love the middle-of-the-city gardens, those without a yard still dedicated to growing and nurturing a small garden plot. A central, community "backyard". Fun.
Also, how genius it this? Kind of like redbox for the physically active, environmentally-conscious. You rent a bike for the day and leave it at these bike stations, or ride the subway and grab a bike once you get out of the subway and ride the rest of the way.
"Up a turret"
We've never had a bad dish at Pho Hoa, and as usual, best avocado bubble shake.
Didn't eat at the Clover Food Lab, but only because we had just eaten. Next time.
uninhibited
Who can resist sitting on the famous row of ducks? I tried to wait for my turn, but I couldn't get the kids off.
Thank you, Boston.
Our time with you was lovely, as usual.
We're all set until next time.
Happy 12th year Anniversary. That is fantastic you were able to celebrate in Boston. Your sweetie looked dashing, Boston looked so, so lovely, and your food and shake had my mouth watering. I loved your photos, as usual.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!! My husband and I were married in Boston. We both attended college there and met there. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 12 years!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos and Happy Anniversary and also a Belated Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary! Love the photos! :)
ReplyDeleteI have lived in BostOn for the past 12 years, I absolutely love it!! It is great to see the city through your eyes. Too bad you missed Clover, it is so tasty! Is "all set" a regional term? Who new!
ReplyDeleteI love your photos -- I live in Boston!
ReplyDeleteMy city! Clover is a fantastic food truck, make sure to try their hibiscus iced tea next time you're in town! I also never realized how often I am "all set!"
ReplyDeleteI love that last shot of the T station! This post makes me miss my years in Boston...or maybe it's because I was in my early 20s and carefree when I lived there. Either way, your post makes me remember all I love about that city!
ReplyDeleteHa! Until I graduated and moved away from Boston I never realized that everyone does not say all set :) That gave me such a good laugh!
ReplyDeleteOoh, Boston! Boston is my favorite big city. A perfect place for a getaway. Happy anniversary!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! Boston is so fun. It always reminds of when we ate our sandwiches in the park. Good memories.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 12 years! We absolutely love Boston and the food there. It *is* a super town for walking.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary, and Happy Birthday! Such lovely photos! Hooray for trips away :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! Nice to see Boston in the sun...I was there in April and it was pouring...I tried Mike's diner for brunch...traditional and great though heavy food!
ReplyDeleteAll set!! I love Flour. Perfect place for a treat after the children's museum. No fabric shopping this time? I have yet to get to the places you mentioned after your last trip. Glad you had a great anniversary!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! My husband and I just celebrated our fifteenth in Hawaii! With the kids, though. :-)
ReplyDeleteYou make everything so much prettier by being you. Happy Birthday and Anniversary. I got married on my birthday, so my birthday is a celebration of us as well. :)
ReplyDeleteThose cookies! Worth the trip just to munch on them.
ReplyDeletei must know more about those shoes!! thought of you on your anniversary... ben and i still need to really celebrate ours... is it too late? :) i just heard about those rent-able bikes on a TED talk! if only they could be everywhere... love the all set reference. i only know about it because of you. anxious to visit boston!
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