I thought I’d be better at blogging on this trip, but it turns out that I have been far too busy wandering this amazing city and shoving food in my face to spend any significant time with my fingers on the keyboard. Just in case you don’t already know, Boston is a great city. I thought it would have a similar feel to New York, but I was wrong—it has a flavor all its own. And part of that flavor is heavy butter cream found in the pastries we keep purchasing each night with the intent of only tasting a little. Yeah right.
Alyssa mentioned a lotions/potions/smelly things store in New York named Sabon that she highly recommended. So, you can imagine my excitement when I saw it on Newbury Street yesterday! Mrs. Smith and I made our husbands come in and wash and exfoliate their hands with us. And let me tell you something—you can’t say you really know someone until you’ve exfoliated together.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith were excited to stumble upon this local joint and tried to recommend it for lunch, but we were unsure. We really feel more comfortable eating at familiar chain restaurants. If we don’t find a McDonald’s or a Chili’s soon, we’re sure to die.
The Harvard campus was pretty amazing, and exactly the way you imagine it would be, with stately old buildings, giant trees, and an overwhelming feeling that everyone around you is like, totally, way, way, WAY smarter than you. Fer sure.
It’s been pretty windy here, so hats have been helpful. But with his jacket, aviator glasses, and ball cap, Ryan soon discovered he had a striking resemblence to the Unibomber. Here he is skulking around the subway.
Here’s to Boston and heavy butter cream!
Yeah for Sabon!!! The exfoliating is actually kind of addicting. . .especially since I love all the flavors! I hope in all of your pastry tasting you have tried Mike’s Pastries (or Mike’s something or other) in the North End. The best canolis ever! I once visited the Harvard football dorm (friend of a friend) and I even felt like the football players were smarter than me – wow.
One last thing – get all franchise food out of your system in Boston because it will be banned in NYC!
p.s. you both look super hip – can’t wait to see you in two days.
Tiff & Ryan,
Make sure you go to the Union Oyster House (41 Union Street) it’s right near Faneuil Hall. One of the oldest continuously run restaurants in the US. Awesome seafood and you can even sit in JFK’s favorite booth (he won’t mind). Also any Italian restaurant in the North End will be, (as the locals say), a winna. Have fun in Beantown!
You guys are picture perfect. I love the snap shots and the journaling, and you look absolutley FABulous in your hat! Thanks for sharing your wonderful trip. I went to Boston once while my companion went to the doctor, and the freeway system amazed me, we did not get to go to cool shops or eateries.
p.s. I’d like to exfoliate with you some time.
Boston is my favorite city (considering I have never been to NYC). I just love the feeling. I am so glad you are having such a great time!!!
Boston feels more old-timey, less cosmopolitan—but in a good way.
Glad you are having fun Tiff. You sure look cute in that hat!