Last Day in Boston

Day 21:  Historical Trek in Boston

There is a 3 mile walk in Boston called the Freedom Trail that goes by several historically important sites related to the revolution.  You know you are on the trail because there is a narrow row of red bricks to show you the way. We started at the Commons and ended on Bunker Hill.  I have been a fan of Samuel Adams and we passed his gravestone as we walked the trail. Some of the sites that I can remember are the Old State House where speeches were made from the balcony and was the site where the Boston massacre happened.  Faneuil Hall was buil as a place for selling goods but the second floor had a room where speeches were made regarding the British and independence.  We walked through Paul Revere's house and saw the church where the lanterns were hung.  We learned about Bunker Hill and the three waves of British attack.  We also saw the USS Constitution sometimes referred to as "Old Iron Sides" on our way to Bunker Hill. Very impactful journey about the precursers to the revolution and some of the battles that were fought. 

My friend and chef Pete Tobin recommend we go to an Italian restaurant called Giacomos.  What a trip.  We got there just in time to get the last two seats before a long line developed outside the restaurant.  Very noisy, very Italian and a lot of fun.  The tables are very close together so your neighbor is like eating at the same table.  The couple next to us were from San Diego and and come to Boston for a wedding and were able to get tickets to a New England Patriots game. Evelyn bought some bread, salumi, olives and cheese at the best Italian market in Boston for a picnic on our next days journey.  The soft cheese was one she had often in Florence but has not been able to find here or in Trail.  Now to pack and off to southern points.

Sam Adams grave

Faneuil Hall

USS Constitution

Bunker Hill Monmunent