A Moment in Boston’s Public Garden

I’ve been riding my bike in and out of traffic all through Boston for a lot of this afternoon. I have to say that this city feels really, really good. There’s something about it, its charm, character, feel, whatever you want to call it, that I really like.

This park, for example, juxtaposes the nature of its ancient willows with the horizon of a just-big-enough modern city showcasing the John Hancock building. It seems like this is what New York City’s Central Park might have felt like at one time before it became tainted with a name.

It’s clean, but not too clean like a hospital or the city I grew up in. It feels safe, but vulnerable. There is a sense of wisdom here.

Or maybe it’s just the fresh New England air.

Either way, it is because of these moments that I recently discovered my love for travel.

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Comment by Chris Moore
2007-10-06 00:09:06

I was fortunate to travel to Boston many times during my tenure with Raytheon (the HQ are located there). It is my favorite city in the US, followed by San Fran. If it didn’t cost a ridiculous amount to live there, I probably would.

 
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