Boston-Day 3

Hi,

Woke early again, but didn't fancy a walk so just sat at the computer laughing at emails from the lovely Georgina!! Yes you Georgie! Sadly then disaster struck and I forgot I had my beloved and well used i-pod touch in the back pocket of my jeans - went to the restroom and the rest, as they say is history. I cried, yes laughter and tears all before 7.00 am. However, recalling the memorial to the Holocaust survivors I got a firm grip of myself and Jon and I then had a lovely breakfast together at Starbucks whilst waiting for the now elusive rain to arrive. Latest information said 10.00am. Next back to Flat Black for a Flat White and Dry Cap to go. Still no rain so we caught a variety of T's to the Museum of Art somewhere in Boston weighed down with wet weather gear in temperatures of 75+!! We did weep a little at the entrance costs as would much rather spend our money on food but when there are Monet's to be seen and the odd Picasso then I suppose it's worth it. And it was. There was one particular artist called Kirsten Baker that I really loved. Will try to find some of her other work. Stunning.

The Monet's etc were also absolutely breathtaking and worth each painful step along the way. As it was now approaching lunchtime we headed for the Isabella Stuart Museum in the same area where the restaurant came with recommendations. Defiantly worth a visit - food was some of the best we've had. Excellent. The museum was left (according to her will) exactly as she left it on the day she died and goes around a central covered courtyard that houses some beautiful flowers and trees. The Museum is on 3 floors and the Art is both quirky and imposing with letters from Napoleon and George Washington as well as some impressive painting from artists including Titan and Rubens. Loads more, just can't bring them to mind. On leaving the museum we discovered it was raining. At last. 24 hours coming and finally here. We then caught the T to the Apple Store where I reluctantly confessed what had happen to the beloved i-pod and then promptly went into debt to buy the new and improved model - one that I can access my emails from in any area that has internet connection. Who knew!! Camera's pretty nifty too.



Anyway we are off to the theatre tonight as this seems to be our big culture day. Will let you know what the play is like tomorrow.



Knitting went reasonably well today. Slowed down a bit as spending more time doing than sitting. Hey ho.



Jane