A Little Bit of Boston and Some Apple Pie

So....it's been FOREVER since I've written a blog post.  I hope you'll be patient with me.  I knew I should have tried to finish BEFORE I got home because I knew it would be almost IMPOSSIBLE to finish the blog.  I am going to try my best to finish it even if it takes me FOREVER!  There are so many more stories to tell of God's faithfulness and His great plan He had for this trip. 

This is the last time I'm going to talk about how long it's been since I've posted (well, maybe the last time.  I always feel as though I should apologize).  Just know I do plan on finishing the story even if no one is reading anymore, BUT I hope you will!

After Barry left Boston, I felt that I should stay a little longer.  We didn't get a chance to visit the city of Boston while Barry was with me.  We were enjoying Rockport too much to leave.  

Barry works really hard and works a lot, so his idea of a vacation is NOT doing anything.  He likes to just relax and enjoy where he is...not fill his days with schedules and things to see.  

I, on the other hand, do not want to miss ANYTHING, so since I was in the area, and Boston is a pretty big city, and I'm not sure I'll be back, I wanted to spend a little bit of time there. 

I found another great place to rent from airbnb for my stay in Boston.  The place was in a town called Tyngsborough, which is a short train ride to the city.  Lynnwood and Denise, the owners of the house, were great hosts with goodies in the frig and wine and cheese waiting for me when I arrived, and their studio that I rented  was very nice too. 

Here's a link to their place in case you need a place to stay in the Boston area: 

Charming Studio in the Heart of New England

After a long day as a tourist in Boston, I came "home" to Lynnwood & Denise's house to find that Denise was making homemade apple pie.  She was gracious enough to share some with me.  

How nice is that?

Thanks, Lynnwood & Denise, for your wonderful hospitality.  It was nice to stay at your house, and very nice to meet you. 
And thanks for the awesome apple pie!

  

Boston is a beautiful city with great food! 

The North End is full of Italian restaurants, and it was heavenly just to walk down the street and smell the food.

  Also, Mike's Pastry  is a famous bakery to get lots of amazing baked goods, but if you do go there, please get at least one cannoli!  I am a huge cannoli fan, and they have one of the best I've ever had besides at Caffe Palermo in NYC.   The owner of Cafe Palermo is known as the "Cannoli King," and I would say, 

Yes, he is!

Look at all you learn from reading my blog.  

You're welcome!

This trip was about eating, right?

I took a tour of the city that also included a boat ride for a city view from the water.



This is a statue of the great ride of Paul Revere.  The church in the background is where the light was shown.....

one if by land, two if by sea

The Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge

Different view of the Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge

"Where Everybody Knows Your Name"

Before I left for my Journey, I felt as though God told me I was to go to four states while on my trip.  

One was Texas (check); 

two was Louisiana (check); 

three was Maine...

I almost didn't make it to Maine because Barry and I didn't feel like driving there from Rockport, but after he left and I visited Boston, I decided to be obedient and stick my foot in Maine.  So I drove a couple of hours to the border, saw this sign and did a little shopping.  Do I know why God had me go to Maine?  No.  I don't think we always know the reason God asks us to do something, but I know it's worth the obedience.  It was beautiful; I bought some cool stuff, and now I can say I've been to Maine.

  

That's "The Way Life Should Be!"