Road Trip Recap: Part 3

The second to last stop of our road trip was Boston. P had been to Boston several times as a kid and I went once in the summer of 2005. We had always wanted to go back together and take in a Boston Red Sox game. The drive to Boston from Quebec was about seven hours so after checking into our hotel we were ready to stretch our legs and walk around.

We headed down to Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market before deciding on a place for dinner. We ate dinner at the Bell in Hand which is one of the oldest bars in America. P had a lobstah roll and I had clam chowdah and salad with fresh lobstah. Yum! After dinner we stepped into the Ye Olde Union Oyster House (the oldest restaurant in America) for a few beers while we watched the Red Sox game. The Sox lost but we made friends with the bartender, Jim.

Our watering hole for the night

With my favorite bartender, Jim

After a slower start on Friday, we headed out to walk the Freedom Trail in Boston. During our walk we were able to meet up with Mikki (she was one of Elizabeth's bridesmaids and fellow Penn Stater) for a coffee break. By 3:30 we decided we needed a nap before heading to the baseball game. Seeing the Red Sox at Fenway (and win!) was one of our favorite memories of the trip. We have seen them play in Baltimore many times together, but nothing beats Fenway!

The Old State House, one of the first stops on the Freedom Trail

Paul Revere's tombstone

The site of the first public school along the Freedom Trail

Finally at Fenway!

A very happy Red Sox fan

At the game, in matching hats

On Saturday morning we left Boston for the final stop of our road trip, New York City. Less than a year ago we were visiting Matt in California and were excited to see his new place in NYC. We arrived in NYC late in the afternoon and miraculously found parking right across the street from Matt's apartment. After dropping off our stuff, we headed out for a walking tour. We didn't take many pictures while in NYC, but are very thankful to Matt for allowing us to stay at his place and showing us around! We had a great time and hope to go back to spend more time with Matt and see more of the city.

George Washington Square Arch on our walk home

P and I had an amazing time on our weeklong adventure!