Day 1: Harvard, Freedom Trail

Today we went to Harvard where we saw all kinds of smart people


and amazing buildings. This, for example, is their cafeteria.


We hit an amazing Indian restaurant, had a run-in with a metro guard, and finally found ourselves at the Boston Common, the 'central park' of Boston. The Freedom Trail begins there and we followed it all through Boston. The Freedom Trail is a red line on the sidewalk that you can follow past all of the historic attractions of the city. I will just post pictures of some places in the post because I don't want to ruin the surprises (i.e. I 'm too lazy.) Here is a very cool cemetery near Boston Common.


It has a lot of famous people buried there. Here is Paul Revere's tomb.


This is the back wall of the cemetery.


Hmmm, have you ever been in a cemetery that had walls? Anyway....

The balcony in this next picture is famous because this is where the Declaration of Independence was read to the public for the first time. Yup!


Next is the interior of Quincy Market. This is Boston's idea of a food court. Wow!


Another stop on the Freedom Trail? Paul Revere's house.


Most of you know him from his famous ride began on April 18, 1775. I remember that date because it is my birthday... But did any of you know that Paul Revere looked like Jack Black? Here is his portrait!


Here is an unofficial dog park that meets right near the Old North Church.


The Old North Church is where Paul Revere told another patriot hang two lanterns to signal that the British were then coming by sea. Here is the steeple of the church where the lanterns were hung.


It is a beautiful church that still has church services. Here I am ending the day with a Boston Cream cupcake.


Not as good as I was hoping. But now I know!