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Words and Images: A Trip to Boston

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Last Saturday, we headed to Boston to spend the night with our daughter Shannon and her husband Mike. It was a celebration of fall birthdays—mine and Clif’s in September and Dee’s in October.

We headed to Brunswick to take the Amtrak Downeaster to North Station in Boston. (None of us are city drivers.)

All aboard!

On the way, Clif enjoyed an apt beverage for our Boston trip.

In Haverhill, halfway to Boston, I spotted this sign—Brunswick, Maine, on one end and Boston, Massachusetts, on the other.

We only had to wait a short while for our Uber ride to take us to Shannon and Mike’s apartment. What a sky!

Once at the apartment, the feast began. First, appetizers.

And drinks, which for me included a martini made by Mike. So cold and snappy. I might have had two.

For dinner, Shannon made an utterly delicious chickpea curry. I could have some right now.

Then, of course, cake.

The next day,  after a lovely brunch that Shannon prepared, we sadly headed home.

Au revoir, Boston! We shall return.

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With the upcoming election, times are stressful for a lot of people, including me. Here’s a peppy little song to start off the week and lift the spirits. This video, with its wonderful diversity, sure makes me smile.

And if you like Pharrell Williams’s music and enjoy quirky films, put his Piece by Piece on your to-be-watched list. After all, it’s not every biopic that is told using Legos. In this case, it was absolutely the right thing to do.

69 thoughts on “Words and Images: A Trip to Boston”

  4. looks like a great trip, even without the cake. Next time we pass Haverhill I may take some photos and make it the subject of a post. I never get used to seeing UK names on American towns, particularly as some, like Boston, are far more famous than its Lincolnshire counterpart.

    1. But the cake made it all the better. I’m sorry to write that I did not realize there was a Haverhill England. Yes, a lot of UK names here. Remember that this region is called New England. 😉

  7. Very interesting to see the train to Boston and what a lovely welcome for your three family birthdays. There is nothing better than meeting up with your family I think, so thanks for sharing..💕💕

  8. What, no sightseeing? A stroll along the waterfront or Beacon Hill, the swan boats on the Common, or sailboats along the Charles? 🙂 I know, my knees wouldn’t have been able to do it either. 😉
    Looks like the weather and the food was excellent!

  12. What a delightful trip! One thing I like about living on the East coast is being able to take trains and not have to drive in the big cities. I love Pharrell Williams! What a beautiful spirit. I definitely want to see the movie.

  16. Hi. In re the upcoming big election: I saw a sign on a lawn yesterday. Here’s what it said: “Dictator or Democracy. That’s the choice.”
    I couldn’t agree more. I believe there’s something fundamentally wrong with anyone who supports Trump.

  21. Sounds like a truly wonderful trip! Piece by Piece was the closing Gala at the London Film Fest, and I’m definitely intrigued to see it once it’s on general release. 🙂

    1. A unique film, and I don’t think he could have told his story in a more straightforward way. It really needed to animated to catch his inner life. Cool that it was the closing film at the London Film Festival. (How I’d love to go to that festival!)

  22. On Sunday, I saw an Amtrak train moving on the tracks in the countryside for the first time. Trains aren’t possible for urban travel here, nor for the suburbs, for a variety of practical reasons, but it’s good that you can make journeys like this without having to fight traffic. I don’t have any idea of the distance between you and Boston; I’ll have to look that up. Texas is so big I’m always surprised when east-coast dwellers can cross three states in the time it would take me to drive from Houston to Dallas!

    1. I am a huge fan of trains and love traveling by by rail. I am so glad we have that service from Brunswick to Boston. Such a relaxing way to get from here to there. I read, I listen to podcasts, and I nibble on snacks. What I don’t do is stress out as we navigate city streets and traffic. Plus, because Clif and I are seniors, it is very cost effective to travel to Boston by train. $30 each round trip. Someday, I would love to travel cross country by train. We shall see.

      Yes, our New England states are much smaller than Texas, especially little New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

  25. What a wonderful weekend and birthday celebration!! Love you were able to enjoy everything and relax without the hassle of traffic and driving. Might have to put that song on a constant loop! Happy Birthday Dee!!🙂

  26. That sounds such a special weekend! Like you I prefer to go by train on long journeys or into cities if I can.

  29. Nothing beats a break away – especially if it’s to meet up with family. I love travelling by public transport..no worries about parking or negotiating unfamiliar roads and, best of all, the people watching😊

  30. Many years ago our railways ran a promotional campaign under the banner “let the train take the strain”. It’s even more relevant today, with city roads still more crowded. The prospect of driving in Boston is terrifying, so I think you were very wise to let the train take the strain. Cake looks good too!

  31. That looks like a wonderful birthday celebration, Laurie! And thank you for the introduction to Pharrell Williams!

    It’s been a long time since was in Boston. I do remember driving around in there. It can be a challenge.

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