away for the weekend: boston lunch break

Thursday, April 10, 2014

boston lunch break


So, I admit - I'm beginning to find the city a bit tiresome
- it's probably an age thing... shhhhh
- but -
some days, I really enjoy getting out for a lunchtime walk, and I find all that urban energy
well - ummm - energizing.


No city loves baseball quite like Boston does.
(If you have your doubts - check this out)
And since my office is a hop, skip, and a jump from Fenway Park,
I hopped on over to join the excitement of opening day.


There are quiet areas, too - but is it just me,
or does this tree make things look a bit creepy?
hmmm - I'm going to have to revisit in the summer...


And then - through a tall iron fence,
I spied this mural in a parking lot near Symphony Hall.
Pretty sure that's Seiji Ozawa staring me down.

How about you - city, country, or a little of both?


35 comments:

  1. Your photos show that cities offer a variety.

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  2. Speaking of Boston…I am trying to convince Glen to go there for our vacation this year. I am thinking early October. So I would love recommendations of things to see, photograph while we are there. We are planning on flying, he has a travel voucher he needs to use before November, and staying in the city, no car rental. So lots of walking and public transportation.

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  3. Although I do love Boston, I much prefer the quiet of the country. The photos are great and although I do love quiet, I visit to Fenway at least once a year is a MUST:)

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  4. Wonderful photos! I went to Fenway Park years ago to see a double header when I was new to these shores. It was all very exciting!

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  5. As you know, mostly country -- I enjoy a baseball game or two on tv this time of year. :)

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  6. Lots to do in Boston. We've enjoyed a little of both. Now we have the city house up for sale now so we can move to our property in the country.

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  7. After living in a largely rural area the past 10+ years, we're ready to relocate someplace closer to a metropolitan area without being right in a city. So it would be a little of both for myself. Since we are considering NH, I'm looking forward to getting into Boston for day trips...Fenway might be on the list too.

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  8. Nice walk. Really like the mural behind the fence. I went on a baseball vacation a few years back. Fenway and the green monster were standouts. I like a bit of both country and city. I moved after 30 years in Dallas to the village in middle-of-nowhere Illinois where I grew up. There isn't a day goes by I don't miss something about the city and there isn't a day goes by I don't miss the traffic. I would rather live out in the country on a farm. Wish I had bought a house there instead of in town.

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  9. Oh Karen I LOVE a little of both and you make me want to run and surround myself with the hustle and bustle for at least a little while. Love the mural and the fence and the creepy tree:) Hug B

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  10. Boston is such a super city for roaming on foot.

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  11. Hi Karen, I'm over from Theresa's Good Fences. I like the country areas best - cities are good for visiting the children and shopping though :D)

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  12. wonderful mix of boston culture! great mural, great park, great baseball! :) thanks for linking in to good fences!

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  13. County girl now all the way ~
    but I do love the occasional city visit and Boston is a great City .
    Loved the photos , cool tree actually !

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  14. A fun post! I like what you saw through the fence! :)

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  15. I like the shot over the water. I am not a city girl, nor am I a country girl. Somewhere in between I guess.

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  16. HI Well spotted through the fence in the last shot. Very interesting.

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  17. Def a little bit of both!! I enjoy a little action, I don't want to drive two hours to go food shopping!! Where I live, I have a good balance of both!!

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  18. and I like the mural.....I get distracted ;)

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  19. i love the country...i like where i live now, a little rural but 10 minutes to the store, then roanoke is only about 20 minutes out. i love the size of roanoke, very easy to maneuver around. i think it would be fun to have an apartment in a big city, like boston, ny, or chicago for weekend jaunts! haven't been to boston yet but plan to eventually!

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  20. oh and our minor league team is also the red sox ;)

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  21. Country all the way! I go further than country as I like to be completely alone in the country.

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  22. I'm a country girl but like to see the cities in photos such as these. The tall iron fence picture is interesting.

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  23. I've never been to Boston but hope to change that - looks like there is lots to wander about and see!

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  24. Wonderful series of images, I have never been to Boston. Thanks for taking me along. Have a happy day and weekend ahead!

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  25. Great series of shots! I like smaller communities.

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  26. Oh I lean towards country but having grown up near city I get drawn to that at times. It looks like a beautiful day for opening day.

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  27. Beautiful scenes of one of my favorite cities! That old tree has some character! Although I love to visit the city, I have never lived in one. I think it might be wonderful to have so much culture at your doorstep, and of course, Baseball! xo Karen

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  28. It's country all the way for me...but it's nice to be close enough to the city to go see the Phillies or Eagles place once in a while! :)

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  29. Very cool looking mural behind that fence - a great find.
    Oh I also loved the gnarly looking tree shot, not creepy at all.

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  30. Hi Karen, thanks for sharing your fun walking tour! It is probably the closest I will ever get to seeing Boston. I am such a hay seed, it absolutely terrifies me to think of trying to drive in a city that size. As for baseball, when my son played I was caught more than once clapping for the wrong team - DERP :)

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  31. I actually think Boston is an awesome place... but I am like you and definitely need balance. A little city mixed with alot of country. I do think that tree needs some leaves though.

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  32. Nice post! Like you, city during the week (work requires it) but country (or in my case, desert) on the weekends. I enjoy the change of pace and scenery.

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  33. I'm country 100%. Even though I only live about 30 minutes south of Boston, I dread going into the city. It's too much hustle and bustle, and it becomes overwhelming. Looking at these photos makes me crave a day in the city though!

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  34. Definitely a little of both, and I DO love Boston.

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