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Friday, October 17, 2025

A Lovely Day In Boston

My parent’s 50th wedding anniversary was early in 2025. For a family trip we decided to visit New Hampshire, the place my parents had called home the first few years of their marriage. We flew into Boston and spent our first day exploring the city.


Sunrise somewhere over the east coast. 



Dad walking towards the Old North Church. Built in 1723, it is the oldest church in Boston and is associated with Paul Revere and his midnight ride.

Myself, mom, and Jenny.


The corner of Prince Street and Salem Street.

Dad, mom, Liz, and Jenny.

Liz recommended Neptune Oyster for a delicious seafood lunch.


Mom got the clam chowder and Liz and Jenny got lobster rolls.


I got the lobster spaghettini.


Admiring the architecture.



Everyone enjoying some Boston cream pie at North End Park.


Me and Jenny on one of the swings.





The Bell in Hand Tavern, America’s oldest continuously run tavern. It was established in 1795 and was only closed from 1920 - 1933 during the Prohibition.


We stopped in for a drink and I got the Lady Liberty cocktail, just as the founding fathers envisioned I’m sure. In reality, woman were only allowed to entry in the late 1960’s.



Dad walking down Union Street. I was struck by the combination of historic brick, modern steel, and the towering trees.


Everyone in front of Faneuil Hall.


The Samuel Adam’s statue.

Myself and mom.




Everyone at the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park. 






Commercial Street with a glimpse of the Old North Church in the distance.

Monday, December 23, 2024

St. Augustine with Max

Max and I went down to spend some time in St. Augustine. We wanted to check out all the Christmas lights and the Castillo de San Marcos. 


The lovely sunset from our hotel.


For dinner we were recommended to try the Ice Plant, an industrial building from 1927 that has been converted to a restaurant. I got the fall salad and it was incredible! 


Max with his delicious burger and truffle fries.

The Villa Zorayda Museum.

After dinner we went for a walk to see all the Christmas lights. 


The Plaza de la Constitucion.



Walking up to the Castillo de San Marcos.



The beautiful coat of arms on a cannon.


The Latin phrase “VIOLATI FVLMINA REGIS” which translates to “Thunderbolts from the Offended King”. 















Walking around the perimeter of the fort.