September 16-18                           Boston, Massachusetts

The wind again was a factor in making an idyllic journey but it was time to go to Boston.  We carefully secured furniture on the aft deck and throughout the boat.  The journey was rough but we managed to endure the rocking and rolling to finally reach Boston Harbor.  Dave insisted on piloting all the way and, as one would expect from a professional captain, he did a marvelous job of bringing us safely through the traffic to Boston Waterboat Marina, one of our favorite places.

After a short rest and time to acclimate ourselves to the area, we dined at Legal Sea Foods, known for their outstanding fresh seafood.  Samantha is a raw oyster fan and she, Dave and David consumed several dozen assorted oysters.  

As we were docked near the North End of Boston, Dave was eager to show Samantha that interesting and historical area.  Unlike the Italian neighborhoods in Manhattan, Boston has retained much of its original population and businesses.  Clean and safe, it is a delightful area to explore.

David and I were delighted to visit our boating pal, Jerry Orloff in his fabulous condo near our marina.  He has a wonderful unobstructed view of the harbor and Logan Airport from his balcony.  It is a place where one could sit and observe for hours and must be spectacular at night.  Jerry treated us to a delicious dinner at Mamma Maria, one of Boston’s best Italian restaurants and just a few blocks from his home. It was a delightful evening and a highlight of our trip!