BEST-ON.

I heart Boston.

I had me a 4 day love affair with the city. It's so full of history, culture, and most importantly food and drink. Sigh.

Friday: Original Cheers Bar, Fanueil Hall, Freedom Trail, Quincy Marketplace, U.S.S. Constitution, IMAX - "Deep Sea," Union Oyster House, Legal Seafoods, The Black Rose, Champions.
Weather: Overcast.

Saturday: Sam Adam's Brewery, Too much food at Quincy, the New England Aquarium, Finale Desserts, Gypsy Bar, Felt Club, Top of the Hub at the Prudential.
Weather: Heavy Rain day, Warm night!

Sunday: Bodega, The Barking Crab, Durgin Park, More food at Quincy Market, Chicago Uno.
Weather: Gorgeous. 50s.

Monday: Harvard University, B Good, M.I.T., Berklee School of Music, Fenway Park, Back Bay Fens.
Weather: Gorgeous. 40s.

A list of Food: Spinach and Lobster Dip, Jalepeno Calamari, Raw Oysters, Lobster, Clams, Mussels, Crab Cakes, Ahi Tuna, Shrimp Dumplings, Swordfish Skewers, Lobster Bisque, Teriyaki Chicken, Lobster Salad Roll, Jumbo Stuffed Shrimp, Beef and Cheese Ball, Boston Baked Beans, Boston Cream Pie, some 11 types of dessert at Finale. And clam chowder, clam chowder, and more clam chowder.

A list of Drink: Sam Adams Seasonal, Conundrum - White Wine, Bud, Rum and Coke, Irish Car Bombs, Lemon Drops, Patron, "Slime Shots."

I think I spent the perfect amount of time in Boston. I got to sample the best of the city without overstaying my welcome. I love the old brick of the buildings, the cobblestone streets, the brisk air, and friendly people, but most of all I love that you can walk the entire place in a few hours. It was very Londonesque (on a much smaller capacity).

I think it also gave me a little kick in the pants in life. There are a lot of small things I am going to try and appreciate more now. Reading...music...reading with music. It's all good.