Christmas in Boston, 2023

On December 22nd we used Uber (a first for George, but just a 2nd time for me) to get to Union Station and we took the Acela to Boston.

Love the

holiday

decorations.

 

We easily bordered our train with the help of a terrific Red Cap.  It's the only way to avoid the rush to the train when those in line are allowed to board.  Even with reserved seating it's still a scramble, especially to find a place for your big suitcase.  With the help of a Red Cap, we don't have to hassle with our luggage.

Packing these days does require bringing items never heard of when I took my 1st train ride to Chicago in 1963.

The first view of Manhattan is always exciting.

Our hotel, The Liberty, in Boston was relatively new and definitely unique.  For over 100 years the main building had been the city jail.  Most of the common facilities were named to reflect that theme.

The lobby was dark and very busy since the bar was there. Between the front door and finishing registering, we were offered 2 free drinks -- Champaign and Prosecco.

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I was fascinated by the upside down trees hanging from the ceiling.

The hallway leading from the reception area to the elevators to the guest rooms.  

What greeted us in our room on the TV.  We did have the view but only on the one on the left side of the image.  We did not have a corner room.

We had breakfast a couple of times and dinner once in The Clink just off the lobby.

The open kitchen in the restaurant.

Massachusetts General Hospital was right behind the hotel and was HUGE!  It went on and on for blocks.

The Yard at the Liberty

Hotel was definitely dog friendly

Scenes around the neighborhood --

Love the old and the new.

After Brian joined us, we spent the afternoon exploring Faneuil Hall.  Had lunch at Jimmy Buffet's restaurant, Margaritaville.  It was that or standing up to eat in the Food Court.  The Hall has definitely changed since I was first there in the '80's.

We spent Christmas Eve at the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum.

Christmas Eve we had a wonderful dinner in a lovely neighborhood French Restaurant.

Christmas Day we had brunch in The Clink.  Brian headed home and George and I enjoyed walking around the neighborhood (it got to almost 60 degrees!) and watching movies in our room.  The only enteresting thing about our return trip was the college student busy with his crochet project.