On not becoming a hermit...
My normal lunch break - a salad or sandwich in my office while
sorting through photos, catching up on blogging, reading a book...
Sometimes I think it's a good thing that I don't have the option of just being a hermit.
Soooo - yesterday I realized that if I wanted to participate in Walk & Click,
I needed to - well -
get out and do a little walking (and clicking)
Trusty rebel around my neck - I headed out for a walking lunch break.
Boston has a great mix of both old and new.
How about that flag-as-curtain on the third floor?
One of the nice things about taking a walk for lunch
(other than seeing this cool architecture)
are the many places to pick up something more interesting than the sandwich I had brought.
Peanut butter sandwiches will keep...
When I started working here several years ago, I thought I'd be out walking everyday.
But, I guess acting like a hermit in my office is easier.
Did you know that the first YMCA in the U.S. was founded in Boston? (1851)
This more permanent site was built in 1921 - and dedicated by President Taft.
(Little historical tidbits like that kind of fascinate me)
I like this fence - it runs right down the center of Huntington Ave - separating the surface road
from the underpass.
I would like to thank Walk and Click Wednesday for getting me away from my desk.
i can feel the fresh air in your lungs from this post. :)
ReplyDeleteYou have now inspired me to go out and walk more often during my lunch breaks :)
ReplyDeleteGood for you to get out of your office. Walk and Click is the perfect excuse to explore with your camera. I love those historical tidbits too :) Boston looks like a fabulous place to explore. Love all the history!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it Boston that has the lay out of roads that's very difficult to get around in rush hour traffic? I think I saw that on 'How the States got their Shapes' a while back, & there was a reason for it, but I can't remember now... I have a memory span of a 5 yr old, it's terrible! =0
ReplyDeletePatriotic 3rd floor'er! hehehe =)
Keep on clicking. I like the results.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could head out for a walk, we have snow coming down right now. I enjoyed your walk photos and learned something new today about the YMCA.
ReplyDeleteI love this! What a great idea to do a walk & click lunch break. I enjoyed seeing all your photos of Boston. I bet this really breaks up the monotony of a work day!
ReplyDeletewow, love the architecture. so cool!! great shots. ( :
ReplyDeleteWow this is so much prettier than a peanut butter sandwich which I love by the way. Love those old buildings. I should have done walk and click it makes you get out and experience all that is beautiful Great shots. B
ReplyDeleteVery cool pictures; bet u had lots more energy after lunch as well after your walk.
ReplyDeleteNot only walk and click but a history lesson as well. We need to think of more excuses to get our butts outside.
ReplyDeleteReally like the subtle colors as well as the contras in structure of the buildings.My favorite in this series!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to de-hermit ... I think I have a tendency to hermitize (is that a word? well, it is now! LOL). I think that's part of why I let my sweet pup, Kobi, get me out regularly. Otherwise, all my pictures would be of my living room, kitchen, or office! What amazing architecture ... but that doesn't surprise me in an historic city like Boston. Love the banners. Nice captures. Thanks for joining Walk and Click Wednesdays!!
ReplyDeleteGood for you that you got out in the sunshine...even though it looks like it was still cold...all the snow and coats! I'd be a hermit, too!! Those are some really cool buildings! I love finding out about the history of things, too! History was my second favorite subject in school!!
ReplyDeleteReally love those photos and your text. So good you went out and are sharing the results with us. I have the same tendency to stay inside... but taking some photos is the perfect excuse to get out of my house
ReplyDeleteI'm fascinated with older buildings and litte bits of history. I will never get to Boston, so I'm so glad you took a moment to get out and show me a little of your area! I love the second and third shots with the different styles of buildings. Great composition!
ReplyDeleteHi! It looks a very cool walking. I have neven been to Boston. So I enjoyed your photos very much.
ReplyDeleteI love old architecture. I'm sure Boston is rich with it. Interesting fact about the YMCA that I did not know.
ReplyDeleteLove Boston! Used to spend lots of time there ~ Fantastic photography ~ !!!!! ^_^
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments ~ slow to respond (had flu bug)
I like that fence too. I'm always drawn to the fine aspect of their design. :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing scenes within walking distance of your work. Quite refreshing. Boston seems to be a beautiful city,
ReplyDeleteSo glad that you were motivated by walk and click! i also join sometimes, but Wednesdays and walking and clicking did not go well together this week. Great shots in Boston. Such a fascinating city!
ReplyDeleteI certainly enjoyed you sharing your walk. Love the architecture!
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