Well, the weather here leaves a lot to be desired. Today is wet, cold and windy. We got a little snow but it disappeared quickly. I’m happy to report the same thing happened at MHC. The weather predictions were wrong, thank goodness.
I thought I’d share a potpourri of photos from the last 2 days:
Theaters are notoriously hard to photograph but I managed to get one shot that gives you an idea of the beautiful opulence of this theater. It really is magnificent. Emerson college bought the theater and did a wonderful job of restoring it. The acoustics leave something to be desired, but the theater is gorgeous.
A dress made of paper circles in the window of Papyrus.
In Cambridge: The Old Burying Ground, next to the church you see below.
Today: Fenway Park. You know we are huge Red Sox fans. When I lived here, I was rather oblivious to baseball, more’s the pity. So I went to Fenway today in the wind and the freezing rain and took a tour. It was so exciting to visit almost every section of the Park!
Next year, Fenway Park turns 100 years old. It is the first of the old parks to hit that milestone.
My big news? I was talking to one of the guys running the tour. The Red Sox always sell out – every season. I asked him about ticket availability. Are there ever any tickets available? He encouraged me to check at the ticket window – they are almost impossible to get online or via the phone, but occasionally there are still some left. I had this idea to get tickets for a Red Sox game – at Fenway – for Don’s birthday. He has a big birthday coming up. So I called him and we figured out possible times to go to Boston for a game. When I asked the guy at the ticket window about availability he said the end of summer and early fall were better – I said, very casually, “I’m sure there aren’t any tickets available for a Red Sox/Yankees game, right?” He said there might be. Well – I got 2 tickets for the Red Sox vs. the Yankees on September 1st!!! Don’s birthday is in June, but hey, it will give him an even longer celebration! I’m so excited!
Here I am next to the statue of Ted Williams outside the Park:
Now, I’m in my hotel room watching the Red Sox play their opening game of the season. It’s good to be out of that nasty weather. Tomorrow I have some more coaching work and then I hope to get some photos of beautiful Beacon Hill. I’ll share more soon.
Hi Claudia, What a wonderful post, I love Boston. I am so glad that the weather predictions were wrong. We have had enough. So glad you were able to get tickets, how wonderful. Have a great weekend Claudia and thanks for sharing your adventures. Hugs, Terri
Thank you for including my on your tour of Boston. Since I have never been there in person this was a real treat. How wonderful to get the baseball tickets for Mr. Birthday. Happy weekend…
That is one thing about this time of year when it snows it doesn’t stay around long…thankfully! Congrats on snagging those tickets! Can’t wait to see Beacon Hill!~Hugs, Patti
I love touring Boston with you!
How cool that you got those tickets for Don’s birthday and how neat to see that statue of Ted Williams. And you know, I’m hyperventilating to see that cemetery. LOL! And the dress is so nifty in the window, and the theatre is gorgeous. I wish I were there to see it in person. So glad you are enjoying the sites again.
XO,
Sheila :-)
Hooray for you and Don…a dream come true! I miss Boston, I loved it so much when you lived there. I am so glad you are getting to visit it all over again. Fenway Park!!!! A classic.
Love you,
Mere
Claudia,
What a fabulous town! I LOVE Boston. So full of history and shopping and good eats!
Make sure you go to the Gardener Museum. It is one of the most facinating places I have ever been.
I bet you are having so much fun!!!!
Yvonne
That theater is amazing~ wow, so elegant!
Congratulations on scoring those Red Socks/Yankees tickets!!! I’m sure Don won’t mind celebrating his birthday a little longer!
Hugs,
Jill
Oh my is that theater gorgeous!! But…I am more excited about the baseball tickets!! What a fantastic gift! I’m a Giant’s fan but I can understand what it would be to go to a Red Sox-Yankees game!! Lucky you and Don!!
What a gorgeous theater~ thank goodness for Emerson saving it. I spent one semester at Emerson College…I couldn’t hack the train ride into the city anymore and went back to my old school. Such a pretty city it is tho…congrats at getting those tickets!
paula:)
Claudia,
I love Boston. When we lived in Maine, there were many trips to Boston. Portland, ME is a smaller version of Boston.
I love Newbury Street and all the shops in that area.
Congrats on your tickets!
Carol
Love the picture of the theater. Reminds me of a big box of dark chocolates; Don’t know why…maybe ’cause it’s rich and yummy looking. Blessings, Joanne
Oh my gosh, Claudia – how WONDERFUL to have scored tickets to a Sox/Yankee game!!!!!! Woo hoo!!!
Loved seeing your photos! I post pix of Boston many times, but it’s wonderful to see the city through someone else’s eyes!
I am sorry the weather has been so uninviting for your trip. I’d like to tell you that when you come in September for the Sox game that you can be SURE it won’t be snowy or cold… But with this latest weather pattern, and this being New England and all, I’m afraid to guarantee even that! hahaha Maybe in September when you come my life will have calmed down a bit and we can at least meet for up for coffee or lunch or something!… Donna
I hope this trip you do not get sick so you feel like taking us with you. Great tour, thank you for showing us the sites.
Thank you for showing your trip to Boston. I am in Australia and will probably never get there to see the sites myself, but have enjoyed seeing it through your eyes. The same for NYC.
GREAT POST CLAUDIA….
AND LUCKY LADY TOO…. YOU AND DON ARE GOING TO HAVE SO MUCH FUN…
LOVE THE PICTURES…..
THEY ARE GREAT…….
NEVER WAS IN BOSTON…
THANKS FOR THE TOUR…
HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY TRIP…..RIZZI