Jul 2008

I was having trouble downloading pix to the site but wanted to post them...Just figured it out today. Enjoy our pix!! They are a little out of order but hopefully I'll do better on the next batch.

WOW! This is one of the highlights of our trip and definitely should be on anyones bucket list. There are lots of people,(over 500,000) but all were friendly, helpful and courteous. We departed our campground at 0800, went to the T and caught the Red Line to Charles station. From there we walked a few blocks to the entrance of the festivities. The line to enter the Oval was LONG, like 3 blocks, but it moved very fast as there were 3 entrances. After going thru a security check, we entered the Oval, found a grassy area and nested, along with 8,500 others. We were in the first half to enter, so had a respectible site. Wrist bands were given to us so we could exit and reenter all day. Several walks in the area were done by all (10 of us). Then come lunch time we all headed to CHEERS tavern and ate. The festivities started about 7pm with pre concert items, awards and such. The show started precisly at 830, as it was televised on the east coast. All the favorites were playes, the cannons roared and the crowd sang, dances and waved their flags. It was truly an American party! After the concert the fireworks began on the Charles River. We had a peek-a-boo view of the great show. Towards the end we started to migrate towards the T (subway) station. It had been announced earlier in the day that all trains were free and extra trains would be put on. It was very quick moving to the T and boarding. We arrived back in the park about 1.
As I mentioned earlier, this should definitely be on your BUCKET list!
Barbara is working on photos and will get some on.

Easy day at the RV Park. Preparations for the BIG day, cook out at the coach. Forcast is rain in the morning and clearing. Hope that is true.

Dry run day! Today 8 of us made the run from the campground to the subway station in Riverside. From there we took the subway downtown Boston. This was in preparation for the trip on the 4th. Once downtown we bought tickets for the Harbor Tour and the Trolley Tour. The Harbor Tour was about 45 minutes long, circling the harbor. Lots of history was given and explanations of the various buildings and wharfs. We made a brief stop the the Navy base for those that wanted to get off and visit Old Ironsides.

After the Harbor tour we went to the Union Oyster House, oldest resturant in the nation, for lunch. It was quaint and the food was good.

Next we boarded the Old Town Trolley and rode for nearly 2 hours. Just as we were boarded a flash of lightning and clap a thunder preceded a torrential rain storm. We escaped it by seconds as we boarded the trolley. The route was of Old Boston and Cambridge. Lots of information, and jokes were given by the driver/tour guide. It was a great way to see the entire city for the first time. The intermittent rain storms didn't hinder the trip.

Upon returning to the RV Park we saw the mess created by the rain, over an inch. The Oliva's had arrived and a relaxing time was had by all.

Spent time with the staff to line up a dog sitter for the 4th and how to get to the Oval for the Boston Pops.
Also got maps for the subway system. We drove South to Providence and Newport to look at the houses, HUGE.
Took several scenic drives, had lunch on the pier and headed back to Foxboro.

Last day of June. Today was a catch up day. Laundry done, coach cleaned, shopping for supplies and fixing the little things. Just like a house, bulbs burn out and the like. Drove thru some of the surrounding areas, real New England.
Large saltbox houses, beautiful lawns, city squares with lots of trees. In talking with several of the campers here we found they nearly all live within 50 miles. They come here to get away from the city and have a great family vacation. There are activities all day for the kids. Great place to stay.