Headed to Boston this week. Who is stupid enough to leave for a week in the middle of a semester of school? Yep, you guessed it. Me. And Boston is worth it.
I've never been to Boston. We're also stopping in Rhode Island for a few days. I've never been to Rhode Island either. But, I did do my third grade state report on Rhode Island. And that is how I earned myself a plane ticket for this trip.
Witness a conversation at dinner one month ago:
Dad: Hey, I have a convention in Boston next month and flights are pretty inexpensive if I fly into Rhode Island. So, Eric, Ryan? [These are the youngest little brother's names. They perk up, they know what is coming] Would you like to come?
Me: [Clearing of throat] I just thought you should know that I did my third grade state report on Rhode Island.
Dad: Okay?
Me: You'll need a tour guide.
Dad: And?
Me: I'm graciously offering my services.
And that's how it happened. That's how I earned myself a spot on this grand adventure. Guess I better go re-read my state report.
This is Newport. It's charming.
This is Boston. It's cold.
3 comments:
So, I may have stumbled upon your blog and I laughed out loud a bunch of times.
Boston is the best, but don't skip Cambridge. Harvard Square is so lively.
Louise-- I think we're actually staying in Cambridge! I talked to your husband about it today. And he sent me some Boston/Cambridge highlights. So nice of him.
You two have lived an adventure. I'm envious of your life's travels. Prince Edward Island...New York... Boston...Germany...
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