Here's Mom with the statue of John Harvard (actually, this it's more commonly known as "The Statue of Three Lies" - search it on Google to find out why!) Anyways, the university campus was very beautiful and we snapped a few pictures before heading to the other side of town.
The Boston Commons/Public Gardens are sort of like Boston's version of Central Park. The Commons had a lot of space to run around and throw frisbees while the Gardens had benches, walking trails, fountains, statues, and flowers. We had a great time walking around both and taking in the scenery.
The famous Swan Boats were unfortunately closed due to the nearby filming of a movie. Maybe next time...
Mom, Megan, Patrick, and I with the "Make Way for Ducklings" statue(s). These ducks are from the children's book of the same name. (Interestingly enough, the story is considered the "official children's book of Boston!")
Later, we headed out of Boston and toward the coast for a visit to the Cape Cod Potato Chip Factory. We took a fun (and free!) little tour of the factory and even got a tasty free sample at the end!
The next day, we drove to Newport, Rhode Island to get a closer look at the Atlantic Ocean (as Patrick is demonstrating above).
We also had the chance to visit Danbury, Connecticut, the birthplace of the composer Charles Ives. We saw his birthplace and even found his gravesite! Dad, who is quite the classical music aficionado, immensely enjoyed this little side trip.
We are now staying in a hotel outside New York City and will spend the next three days sight-seeing in the city. We are all very excited and will visit places such as Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and the Met. Keep us in you prayers as we continue our travels and I will update you once again in a few days!
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Sounds like you're having a great time! Love the posts, keep them coming. Those of us at home are able to get a taste of the fun you're having, thanks!
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