For my last day I used the morning as an opportunity to go geocaching around Boston, and by pure chance that led me across the river again to the campus of MIT. While I was cache hunting, something about the place seemed familiar to me, until I finally looked up and saw one of the main building’s inscription: “Massachusetts Institute of Technology.” Heh. :-D
Now I can honestly say I've been to Harvard and MIT!
A view of the Charles River from the campus of MIT.
I spent the rest of the morning walking the campus and eventually along the Charles River, and even found the building that housed some of the shhhmartypants that helped build the Hubble telescope too. Not wanting to leave just yet, I decided to drive back over the river and to the North End again to visit the Paul Revere House. I had walked past it a few times, but hadn’t yet been inside till then. Because it was Saturday the Freedom Trail was drawing more of a crowd than usual, and I was surprised to see how may were visiting the old house too.
I took a few minutes to visit each room and breathe in the history, still unable to believe where I was. This entire trip had been a surreal experience for me, and my only regret was not being able to share the many moments of traveling back to the past with a loved one. Perhaps someday.
It was already past noon now, and I couldn’t stay any longer. I drove around the city one last time, bidding adieu before getting on the interstate and making my way home.
Behind me the city buildings glistened in the sun, awaiting the day that I would return again.
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You covered a lot of ground. MIT would be cool to see, but I also would be more interested in the Revolutionary history there, like Revere’s house. Amazing.
The house switched owners quite a few times before it was bought by one of Revere’s descendants in 1902 I think. Since then it was converted into a museum for preservation. The rooms are fascinating, it’s hard to believe that it was considered more upscale considering how small it was (we have become so spoiled with our need for space these days). Unfortunately I wasn’t allowed to take pics. Boo.
Love all the photos on Flickr. Wow you could travel there many times and still have much to see. enjoyed these!
How many hours does it take you to get to Boston?
Three hours, it’s about 200 miles away. Next time I’m just cutting through Connecticut. I cut through Rhode Island last time but there was nothing to see, so I’m not inclined to go that way again.
I might actually take the train next time. They have Zip Cars spread throughout the city, and it would be easy to take one to Quincy to visit the home of John Adams. That’s the only time I would really need a car. :) Someday, a train ride seems more of a romantic option that requires a second party.
Oh, that’s what I wanted to ask you..what’s a zip car? Saw the photo. You just rent em? 3 hours…wow! That’s a great 4-day getaway. Yah, the Adams home would be great to see! I’d definitely do the train ride. Remember taking Amtrak across country from Michigan to Idaho…I think. Took the Denver Express through the mountains…very beautiful! Bad service on Amtrak. What a missed opportunity. Turn it over to private…same old story.
Sleepy. Nite nite!
Hope you slept well. :-D Zip Cars are like a decentralized car rental agency. Instead of going to an office with a lot, the cars are individually spread throughout various locations in major cities, and can be found using Google Maps via their site or an iPhone. Instead of keys you use a special card that unlocks the doors, or it can either be unlocked with your iPhone. You can rent by the hour or day. It’s pretty amazing. You never have to deal with a live person, and the rental process is very smooth.
In my case, if I were to take the train to Boston and stay at a hotel, I can then do a search for which Zip Car is closest to me, then go walk to it and drive to wherever I’d like to go. No muss no fuss.
Very cool. Someone paid attention (Mr Zip?) to a market need.
Yeah, if they didn’t I wouldn’t have even considered taking the train next time, since there would be no way for me to get to Braintree easily from there (I don’t think the T line gets close enough). :-D