Boston

We were up before the crack of dawn to check in. I had been especially selected for super security screening. We had a puff machine - which was funky. That's the second time I've be singled out on an internal US flight to Boston. Hmm.

The flight was fine and our luggage arrived safely. T commented (somewhat prematurely, I felt) that we hadn't lost our luggage once on our travels. It was true - then.

We took the T (T, the Boston train, not the travelling companion) to Davis square and waited for ages to get a taxi. Eventually we got to my friend Cindy's house (O.K. Cindy, Tim, Fiona and Bean's house) and let ourselves in.

Cindy and Tim hosted us excellently. And Maria came over to have a holiday photo exchange. We managed to bore everybody to sleep. One of our tasks before we go visiting must be to pare down the pix.

We did go into town. We touristed: Lunch at the Bull and Finch (now called the Cheers bar) and lots of walking around. And a beer at the top of the Prudential tower.

Boston, from above

Some of our time was helping look after Fiona. I'm not sure T would get her Girl Guide parenting badge - if this picture is anything to go by. (actually, she would)

T and Fiona

We hired a car and went up to Salem and Rockport, which was nice.

We also went whale watching, it was really enjoyable and we saw lots of whales. Mostly whale tails. The guides were very good though.

Diving

Our car was from New Hampshire. I had to take a picture of the license plate.

Live free or die

We lived free.

After a magnificent breakfast, we were dropped off at the airport and goodbyes were said. Thanks Cindy and Tim.