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We are spending the month of July in the Boston area at a lake front property owned by the brother of our dear friend Terry. We have our son and daughter-in-law close by in Cambridge along with cousins in Brookline and long-time friends in the Charlton area. Eastern Massachusetts has been a great place, so far, to explore, eat, drink and visit with folks we love. It has also given us a chance to have some needed maintenance done on our rig and unwind and recharge after our first 6 months on the road. Even though our pace has been relatively slow, the extra downtime is a good thing. There are a number of ways full time travelers can go about their lives, fast and furious or slow gin fizz style. We prefer the more, easy going pace as it gives us a chance to change our neighborhoods at a comfortable pace and have a chance to taste the coffee and smell the roses without feeling like we have to keep moving to be somewhere else. Our initial research of the RV lifestyle kept stressing that a mistake made by newbies was rushing to see and do everything with the end result being that you see and do very little, except for driving, at that accelerated travel pace. Being well seasoned travelers, we knew that pace was not going to sit well with us.
So, what do we like about the area other than the opportunity to spend time with our kids, family and friends? Answer is, architecture, culture, scenery, food and drink. Now, that being a mouthful, let’s break it down. The architecture, especially in Boston and surrounding areas is a visual playground for Janet and me. Both of us are architectural nerds and having experienced some of the most exciting examples, especially on our travels to Europe, Boston and the metro area does not disappoint. There is nothing worse than coming into an area and finding that new construction has all but obliterated the beauty of iconic architectural styles. We are finding that although there is a lot of new construction the city planners have not forgotten the importance of preserving the old styles that help to keep the history of the area alive. Places where history comes alive for us were the city of Boston, Cambridge, Brookline, Concord, Lexington and Lincoln. By no means are these the only areas but out of the ones we visited, the best example of life here beginning in the 1600’s. Culture in this part of New England is like any other major city, diverse and eclectic. Being a hub for some of the most prestigious institutes of higher learning there are students coming here from all parts of the globe, bringing with them their native cultures and giving exposure to all who are interested. The essence of what our great country is about, a cultural melting pot and yes, it is a beautiful thing. The scenery is diverse with a pleasant mix of urban and rural within short driving distances. This mix sits well with us and our mood. As for food and drink, there is one culinary choice that stands far out from the rest…Seafood. How can we come here and not have chowda, losbsta, shellfish and other swimming delights? Without going overboard, no pun intended, fish here is king. If you like brewskis, like we do, the Boston area has its fill of excellent craft breweries. What’s next for us? We are still here for a few more weeks before moving on and our plan is to keep visiting with family and friends until they are totally sick of us. We will continue to explore, eat, drink and recharge ourselves as we get ready for more.
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