Monday, October 17, 2016

Boston Round 2

Last week I took a trip back up to Boston for a long weekend to visit my friend Katie & celebrate my birthday. I totally failed at taking pictures this time, but I figured I would share what I did take. Boston is such a fun city, each time I visit there is always more and more to do/see! However, I have decided my wallet can only handle 5 days in Boston max, super expensive there!! I flew out of Columbus and their shuttle system for long-term parking is so much different than Cincinnati. Good thing I got there early!Also decided I like flying at night a lot better than firs thing in the morning. AND shout out to Southwest for being the best airline I've ever flown.
 First stop at 10:45pm once I arrived--Vampire bar. SO COOL.
Not sure what I actually drank, but this place gave you dry ice/sorbet/tequila as an appetizer 
(instead of bread), it was smoking & actually really good!! 
A bunch of Mexican food, alcohol, a day of work & traveling had me
 feeling not to hot the next morning.
Newport, Rhode Island. I LOVED this little town. Best decision for a day trip!
 Boston is very similar to Europe--obviously since it is New England, but I love all 
the history and old architecture! 
 I could live here!
 Trying to take an artsy picture...fail.
 I regret not buying this. However at this shop I was able to get another painting for my apartment! 
I collect paintings/drawings from every place I travel.
 Perfect day for lunch on the harbor.
 YUMMMMM. We ate more than this...
I could've sat and watched the ocean for hours. This is my type of beach...not Florida.
 Cliff walk on the ocean! SO pretty! Not to mention all the mansions we saw.
 Typical east coast overcast weather.
 We found the cutest little pumpkin farm on our drive back to Boston. 
 These grossed me out.
I was yelled at for taking this picture...LOL
But I really wanted that sign for my office.
 First drink of the night. 
 Before heading to the bar to ring in my birthday at midnight. 
Also the only picture we took this night...thank god.
 It poured the whole day on my birthday but that was okay because we were exhausted and decided to carve the pumpkins we bought. This was actually hilariously difficult. We wondered how this ever seemed fun when we were little. Also the first time Kacie carved a pumpkin with a stencil.
 They turned out pretty good! 
 Birthday dinner at the Top of the Hub!
Best lobster bisque soup ever. 
Kacie had to work Monday so I explored the city alone. 
I navigated the Boston subway, walked 5 miles around the city & ate alone at a cafe outside. 
YAY FOR INDEPENDENCE. 
 Kacie should have never left me alone on Newbury Street...my poor wallet.
So much shopping.
The Public Garden--so pretty!
 A little piece of heaven...cannoli heaven. 
WHY ARE THESE NOT IN CINCINNATI?!
Even this pretty view makes me nauseous...will it ever end??

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Wrapping Up Summertime

Here is a brief glimpse into my summer in Cincinnati!