Joined up with Matt & Riz in Connecticut for a week of New England adventures. Kicked it off by exploring Boston for a few short but wonderful hours.

Miles walked:       5.5
Miles driven:       295

Bostoning:

Navigating the tricky Freedom Trail:

One of these things is not like the other…

The feelings are clearly mutual:

Celebrating our freedom on the Freedom Trail at the Green Dragon Tavern, otherwise known as the “Headquarters of the Revolution” where the Freemasons planned the Boston Tea Party:

Of course, out of the three escalators there, the one going up to the top floor is the one that is out of order. But to quote the late Mitch Hedberg:  “An escalator can never break: it can only become stairs. You should never see an Escalator Temporarily Out Of Order sign, just Escalator Temporarily Stairs. Sorry for the convenience.” Apology accepted.

Met Liz’s brother, Patrik in Portsmouth, NH for some drinks:

Look, Uncle Dave!! I found your puzzles at a cool little puzzle shop in Portsmouth!!