On
to Massachusetts
Gloucester
is our first stop in MA – a visit to complete the dory race loop. We took time to see the dory shop and the
local home of a dory racing team to support the US side in the traditional dory
races we watched in Nova Scotia. There
was time for a walk in this historic fishing town which still maintains a
working waterfront although these days tourism is almost as important as
seafood.
A
short run brought us to Boston Harbor and a mooring off Long Wharf. This is our first visit here and we were lucky
to enjoy several days of beautiful fall weather. We started with a mini reunion of Peace Corps
Group 42 hosted by Laurie Allen. Thai
food was the bonus to getting together with former volunteers Laurie, Bob, and
Duncan after almost 40 years.
We
also had time and sunshine to walk the streets of Boston – and enjoyed the
Bunker Hill Monument, Beacon Hill, the Public Gardens, the Commons, Harbor
Walks, and many markets. Even the harbor was a constant source of entertainment
with ferries, freighters, and wide variety of touring boats. Another visit here will be needed to do all
the things we missed on this trip.
However, we were lucky to be in town to enjoy the FSU fans who flooded the streets to cheer for our team as they played Boston College - fortunately the best team won.
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