Kim Ream

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Welcome to Boston!

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This is our home for September. It was built in 1830. Our space is in the back. It is a bit musty, a lot creaky and very charming! It is in Arlington, MA, just 15 minutes from Boston. Our car looks good parked in the driveway! haha!

One week ago today Dale and I arrived at Arlington, Massachusetts, located just northwest of Boston. Whenever we arrive someplace new we unpack, test the internet connection then buy groceries. The grocery part is always an adventure and our current location is no different. Whole Foods is the most numerous, Trader Joe’s is an option and the local supermarket chain seems to be Stop & Shop. None of them measure up to my HEB!

I plan our activities in advance, so we knew our first sightseeing trip would be to Boston, just eight miles away. Since our first weekend was Labor Day weekend we were able to see more than usual and take our time doing it.

I’ve been to Boston quite a few times because of work. Dale joined me on a few of those trips and we also brought Jordan and Dallas here. So, we knew what to expect, but we were still excited to be surrounded by so much history.

We spent both Saturday and Sunday on the Freedom Trail. The Freedom Trail is a path that starts at the Boston Common, which is the oldest public park in the United States, and ends at the USS Constitution, the oldest ship still in service with the US Navy. It is a trail of museums, churches, meeting houses, burying grounds, parks, a ship, and historic markers that tell the story of the American Revolution and beyond. We have walked the Freedom Trail several times, but on this trip we had time to go slowly, take some detours, have some meals and people watch.

Enjoy this Boston street singer while you read my blog! There were all kinds of street performers on Saturday.

On Saturday morning we parked near the Boston Commons and after wandering around the park for a while, we started the Freedom Trail. It’s amazing how many historic sites are within walking distance. Though you can complete the trail in one day, we intentionally planned not to. We wanted to take it at a leisurely pace, and stop for the day at the Charles River. The trail finishes on the other side of the river at the USS Constitution. We began the day at 10am and made it back to the car close to 8pm.

On Sunday morning we attended a local church in Arlington (that was an adventure) then headed back to the Freedom Trail to finish the tour. We spent another great day walking, reading and people watching. We logged about 35,000 steps over Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy these highlights from the trail.

Dale shoots some video of the Duck Pond in the Boston Commons Park, the oldest public park in the U.S.
The Old Granary Burial Ground was established in 1660 with some of America’s most notable citizens resting here. Named for the 12,000-bushel grain storage building that was once next door, the historic burying ground has approximately 2,300 markers.
The Old South Meeting House is where the Boston Tea Party began! This hall rang with words from Puritan sermons, public meetings, and the tea tax debates.
A view of Paul Revere and Old North Church. A pretty good photo if I say so myself!
Lunch in the North End of Boston also known as Little Italy. It was delish!
Through Massacre, Revolution, and fire, the Old State House stands as the oldest surviving public building in Boston. Built in 1713, the building served as the center of civic, political, and business life. The “Boston Massacre” occurred in front this building.
Paul Revere’s house was built in 1680 and wasn’t purchased by the Revere Family until 1770. It is the oldest house in downtown Boston.
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