Showing posts with label Massachusetts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Massachusetts. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Boston
Here's a Skywatch Friday photo from a recent visit to downtown Boston.
And here's a bonus photo of the 15 inches (38 cm) of snow we got at our house here in Colorado last week.
Monday, May 20, 2019
Sandwich, Massachusetts
The town of Sandwich, Massachusetts is famous for its boardwalk.
Settled in 1637, it's the oldest town on Cape Cod.
The boardwalk goes over this inlet, and the area has a unique beauty.
This lovely beach is at the end of the boardwalk.
We didn't spend long here because there was rain on the way.
But I'm glad we made the small detour to see it.
We certainly don't have terrain like this here in Colorado!
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Monday, May 13, 2019
Hyannis, MA
We recently spent a couple of days on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. We stayed in Hyannis, a coastal town on the south side of the Cape.
We spent a little time at Kalmus Beach as we don't see things like this in Colorado.
It was quite cold and very windy so we didn't spend long there, but I did take a few photos.
Despite the weather I enjoyed the scenery here.
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Another Boston Skywatch
Here's another leftover Skywatch Friday photo taken with my cellphone in cold Boston over the holidays.
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Boston!
We were visiting family in Boston over the holidays; here's a photo of the city for Skywatch Friday.
Monday, May 2, 2016
Faneuil Hall & Quincy Market (Boston)
Faneuil Hall in Boston is famous because speeches were made there advocating independence from Great Britain.
The original building was completed in 1742 but burned to the ground. It was rebuilt in 1762, and reconstructed in 1898-1899. You can feel the history when you're there.
Nearby is Quincy Market, completed in 1826 and still in use today.
It's a popular place to get food as it's filled with small restaurants.
The dome is probably the most famous part of the building.
And that's the last of my photos from the East Coast for now, but I'm sure I'll have more at some point. In the meantime I'm sure that Our World Tuesday has other East-coast bloggers.
Monday, April 25, 2016
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Boston Famous Old Houses
I'm so far behind on my posts that I'm going back to last summer for this one. Boston has a lot of history, and here are a couple of famous landmarks in the city. First is the Old South Meeting House, originally a church, it's most famous as the building in which the Boston Tea Party was organized.
We didn't have time to tour the museum inside but I did take a quick peek through the door.
Next is the Old State House, the oldest surviving public building in Boston.
On March 5, 1770, the Boston Massacre occurred in front of the building; the spot is marked.
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Monday, March 28, 2016
Boston Science Museum
When we were in Massachusetts I took the grandkids to the Boston Museum of Science. They have lots of great interactive exhibits and the children loved it - I was intrigued with this feature, which clearly shows the internal structures of waves.
But everybody's favorite was the lightning show.
Of course there's a kite being hit by lightning...
...and somebody climbs in the cage while it's struck by lightning!
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Boston, Summer
Rather than post a photo of the 15 inches (38 cm) of fresh snow we got since this morning, here's a warmer photo of Boston last summer for Skywatch Friday.
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Monday, March 14, 2016
Ward Reservation
Here are some more photos from the Ward Reservation, near Boston. One of the trails led through a bog, you can see the wooden planks in this shot.
Here's a close-up of the swampy plants.
There was so much growth compared to the dry climate where I live, even in the forest.
Ferns were everywhere.
There were nice views at the top of the hill.
Downtown Boston was visible in the distance.
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Ward Reservation Trail
When I was in the Boston area last summer I was intrigued by the Ward Reservation so did a little hiking there.
It was well-maintained and a very pleasant place to get away from the bustling city.
The mix of fields and meadows was very inviting.
At the top were some towers...
...and a large water tank. More photos to come.
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