Well, it’s now a week since I’ve been in Boston and I have to say, it’s all been great so far. Well, except for the weather for the most part of the week, although I have been informed by my pod back home in L.E.K.’s London office that I didn’t bring the weather with me to London as it’s still there, and just as gloomy as I left it. Well the weather here in Boston has been fairly cool and wet, except for Saturday, when it turned out to be pleasant, fortunately…
* A VISIT TO ROCKPORT *
It was on Saturday that I went out to visit Rockport, a town about an hour’s train ride outside of Boston. Situated on the coast and part of Cape Ann, it is one of the most picturesque seaside towns you’d ever come across. Not only for its beaches, but it has become a centre for artists and there are literally scores of art galleries and shops on the various streets there.
It is also a very photogenic place, which is why, I guess, artists love the place. There’s a very well used harbour, and boats coming in and out all day. Unfortunately, though, despite my best attempts, I feel my own photos didn’t come out as I expected them to. But a learning process anyway…
I also popped down to Gloucester when I had run out of things to do in Rockport. Gloucester is famous for the setting of the true story of The Perfect Storm, made famous by the film starring George Clooney (a dire film in my own opinion, I might add). The list of names of those that died are listed in the Town Hall, although I didn’t have a chance to see it.
There isn’t much to see in Gloucester, to be honest, but the Maritime Heritage Museum on the coast is a great place to go. There, they demonstrate and actually build and maintain boats and you can see how they do it.
* KRISTINA’S PARTY*
On my return from Rockport and Gloucester, I joined Kristina, a colleague, and her chums for a belated birthday party (well, that was the excuse, anyway). As well as grooving to a few cheesy songs (I remember ABBA’s Dancing Queen some time during the music), we proceeded to an Irish pub somewhere in Boston to dance away the night. It was good fun. Thanks Kristina!
* ANOTHER WEEK AHEAD *
Well, Week 2 of 5 coming up. And some endurance will be needed at the end of it! Anyway, I’ll say more next time I write…