My sister was in town for work this week. It was a quick trip and she wasn't going to have much time to see us, so she flew in a few hours early on Tuesday and asked me to take the afternoon off from work in order to hang out. Stephanie's friend and co-worker, Rochelle, also flew in early from Chicago. Rochelle has never been to Boston and it was a beautiful autumn afternoon, so I took them on a walking tour to see some highlights.
We met up around noon at the Lenox Hotel and walked down Boylston past the Boston Public Library and Copley Square, stopping for a delicious lunch at Parish Cafe. After lots of eating we were eager to get back outside and walk! We went through the Public Garden and along the Beacon Hill side of the Boston Common. We stopped at my favorite spot along the Freedom Trail, which is the Old Granary Burying Ground. Because it was a Tuesday in early November, there were hardly any tourists out at all!!
The headstones here are so beautiful.
After enjoying this beautiful spot we continued on our way, walking past the Old State House, through downtown, and up to Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall (taking the opportunity to do a little shopping around Faneuil Hall!). Then it was on toward Long Wharf and Boston Harbor. I really love the area along the Harbor, and I take friends and family who visit us here whenever I can.
Finally, we ended our walking tour by heading to Caffe Vittoria in the North End for cappuccino and cannoli.
But that wasn't the end of it! Exhausted, we headed back to the house to spend a few hours with S&Z before they went to bed. The kids were sooooooooo happy to see Auntie Phee-hee!!!!!!!
Silas woke up on Tuesday morning asking for "Auntie, auntie, auntie". We miss you so much already!!!!!!
We met up around noon at the Lenox Hotel and walked down Boylston past the Boston Public Library and Copley Square, stopping for a delicious lunch at Parish Cafe. After lots of eating we were eager to get back outside and walk! We went through the Public Garden and along the Beacon Hill side of the Boston Common. We stopped at my favorite spot along the Freedom Trail, which is the Old Granary Burying Ground. Because it was a Tuesday in early November, there were hardly any tourists out at all!!
The headstones here are so beautiful.
After enjoying this beautiful spot we continued on our way, walking past the Old State House, through downtown, and up to Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall (taking the opportunity to do a little shopping around Faneuil Hall!). Then it was on toward Long Wharf and Boston Harbor. I really love the area along the Harbor, and I take friends and family who visit us here whenever I can.
Finally, we ended our walking tour by heading to Caffe Vittoria in the North End for cappuccino and cannoli.
But that wasn't the end of it! Exhausted, we headed back to the house to spend a few hours with S&Z before they went to bed. The kids were sooooooooo happy to see Auntie Phee-hee!!!!!!!
I am so happy that Stephanie & I had this wonderful time together!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Silas woke up on Tuesday morning asking for "Auntie, auntie, auntie". We miss you so much already!!!!!!
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