Boston

Sunday, 20 October

Caught the red line train to Park St and from there we walked through the park to the State House with its golden dome and then the Old Granary Burial Ground, where many of the heroes of the revolution are buried.

Back to the park, past the frog pond and across to the “Make way for ducklings” sculptures. There were squirrels everywhere, one of which had taken ownership of a bagel. From here we crossed the road to catch the HOHO outside the original “Cheers” bar from the tv show.

We hopped off at Copley Square, had a look at a couple of churches and a big Muslim event remembering the grandson of Mohammed. Then it was a cuppa and a snack in the Fairmont Hotel.

Back on the HOHO trolley to stop number one, a short walk from Faneuil Hall, which is shrouded in scaffolding and closed for a concert. That was a shame as it is so connected to the history of the revolution.

We returned to the trolley and were dropped off at the Freedom Trail, close to where Karyn, Chris and I stayed last winter. Another burial ground, the Old North Church, where Paul Revere’s signal lamp was waved from the tower, and then a park with a statue of Paul Revere on horseback. From here we walked down past Paul Revere’s house and back into the old town. Then it was home again on the red line train.