Our Boston Trip - Sept. 2015

We went to see our daughter in Boston this week to help her get organized in her new apartment.
It was usually hot for September and most houses and some hotels don’t have air-conditioning. A ceiling fan usually does the trick. But honestly, it was uncomfortable. Especially at night when we were trying to get some sleep. We stayed at an Air B&B and other than the lack of cool air we were very happy with the place.

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We used UBER for the first time and it made buying and moving new things so much easier. We did use a taxi to move a large piece we bought at an antique store but other than that we used UBER to get around. A really pleasant experience. Quick, fast and priced right. All you do is download the app to your phone and away you go!

Photo Credit: CK Worley

Photo Credit: CK Worley

We took a break from organizing. While on her back porch we saw this amazing Weeping Willow tree in the backyard. Most willows grow anywhere from 35 to 50 feet high but this one was maybe 70 feet high. The trunk was huge so I thought I’d take a picture for you.

Raindrops falling off the slender leaves reminded people of tears so that is how the tree got it’s name.  A compound in the bark is called salicin and this was the precursor to aspirin. They used this compound for many years in Egypt as a remedy for fevers or aches and pains. Willow wood has been used to make everything from baskets to brooms, ropes to whistles and more.

We have been in and out of Boston many times and have always taken the Orange T (the T is short for subway train) to the Blue line which takes us to a bus that takes us to the airport.
This trip we discovered the Silver Line bus to Logan airport.

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First we rode the Red Line to South Station. We got off at South Station and went up one floor. If you go up two you will end up on street level and you don’t want that. Follow the signs to the airport. You’ll end up waiting for the Silver Line bus. This will take you right to your terminal. No transferring. From what we could gather - the bus stopping on the right of the platform is for people going to work so stay left and wait for the bus to stop in front of you. They would rather have the passengers who have luggage get on first. store their bags and get seated then pull up to pick up the people on their way to work.

The Silver line bus runs like a trolley through the underground tunnels. When the bus leaves the tunnel it will stop for a few seconds while it is switch to a gas run vehicle. It’s very cool and very convenient.

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It cost $1.60 with your Charlie Card. You can buy a Charlie Card right outside the T-lines. They are so necessary for easy travel in Boston. You can get a 7 day pass for $19.00 and it’s worth it. This gives you access to the trolley cars, bus and rail system. Give the card to your family or friends when you leave so they can use any remaining $ left on the card.

My daughter's place is really nice and she’s in with her old buddies from college so we think she will be happy as a lark there.

Photo Credit: CK Worley