Boston

What a pleasure it was to be in a large US city! Docked at the newly renovated Boston Yacht Haven, we were right in the downtown area, walking distance to all the historic sites and only a couple of blocks from the Italian area, the North End, where a festival called St. Anthony’s Feast was being held. We discovered a fabulous Italian restaurant, Limoncello, whose owner Maurizio takes great care with all of his customers making each one feel like a member of the family. Across North Street from Limoncello we found V. Cirace & Son, Inc, purveyors of fine wine and spirits. V. Cirace, a third-generation business that was established in 1906, will even deliver purchases to the boat!

While Jon and Margaret visited their children and granddaughter in the Boston area, Judi, Terry and Mike took in the sights of the city. We walked the Freedom Trail that runs from Boston Common, past Faneuil Hall, the Old North Church, Paul Revere’s house, etc., culminating in a tour of the USS Constitution. The USS Constitution, Old Ironsides, is the oldest commissioned ship in the US Navy and still sails today. In fact, we were lucky enough to see her sailing in Boston Harbor!

On our final night in the city, we enjoyed a home-cooked dinner of pulled pork and authentic Boston Baked Beans with Margaret and Jon's family. While the meal was delicious, the highlight of the evening was the entertainment as Sophie displayed her hula-hooping and dancing talents. Such a treat!