A Giraffe on the Street of Boston

Day 9 - August 4, 2019 - Boston MA

Our last day to spend with Patrice and Neel is a Sunday, when Neel is not at work at The Parish Cafe.  He joins us on our walk in Sylvester Baxter Riverfront Park, where we watch the Canadian geese in the shallow area of Mystic River.  I am amused that these particular birds are standing on a rock, not getting their feet wet.

In Sacramone Park we find a monument honoring Lt. Alexander Santilli of the United States Marine Corps, who was killed in action July 8, 1944, in Saipan during WW II.  He was awarded the Silver Star.

After lunch at Tony C's Sports Bar and Grill, Patrice and Neel take us to Legoland, where we take photos in honor of Roxie, Ed and Stephanie.  

Stephanie, did you and your Dad ever make a Lego figure this tall?

Marcus, you might consider for your next Wedding Anniversary taking Stephanie to Legoland at 598 Assembly Row, Somerville MA.

You can find more information at 

boston.legolanddiscoverycenter.com

Close-up of the giraffe's feet.

Willie of Sweet Caroline

     and of Walldog and Willie

     Sunday, August 4, 2019

Cheers and the Micro Brewery

 Day 8 - August 3, 2019 - Boston MA

Another day of sight seeing and finding different restaurants in the area.  Patrice takes us to The Shops at Station Landing, and we get choice seats at the Vino Bar in Regina's Pizzeria.   Yum!  Pizza is perhaps my favorite food -- or at least one of them.

Sounds like this trip is all about food, but not really.  A real thrill for me is to see where the TV series, 'Cheers' was filmed.  I shoot the photo from the car, so I get just a tiny bit of it.  Prominent is the Hampshire House, at 84 Beacon Street.  Just to the left of its canopy is the Cheers sign.  Other tourists are photographing, also.

Dinner is at the Mystic Brewery, a micro brewery, which is now closed due to COVID-19.  In addition to beverages, fast food was available.  Families were allowed to bring in small children, who were content to watch their parents play games.  The parents gave permission for the photos.

A very pleasant venue, Herb enjoyed the ball toss and got a few ringers.   I gave it a try, but wouldn't say I enjoyed it, as that was a sport where I never excelled.  I'm better at being just a spectator.

Willie of Sweet Caroline,

     and of Walldog and Willie

     August 3, 2019