Salem was a wonderful place. We had a campsite at a marina and could use our bikes to get into Salem. H'ween is bigger than Christmas and the celebrations go on all month long. A week before the big day, the local businesses give out treats to the children. Our boys were quite excited to be able to get 2 chances to trick or treat. We also went to see the 1922 movie Nosferatu. It was unique in that they had a live band playing an original score to the movie. It was fun telling the boys that this was how they used to watch movies a long time ago.
Boston proved to be a great place for the Boys. We spent 2 entire days at the science musem. The boys played and experimented and learned many things. Maxen likes to absorb the information and then later (may a day or a week) he takes what he has learned and draws something that applies the knowledge. It is neat to watch as his little mind is figuring things out. At one point a toddler came up to Quin and grabbed him by the hand. Quin went with him, and off they went, Quin, the lanky 10 year old and Anthony, the bold toddler. Anthony took Quin to a few different places to show him and play with him, each time, pulling Quin by the hand. Quin was great, he was gentle and really quite amused as to what was happening.
Quin and I went to see a Harvard football footbal game (his first Ivy League experience). That gave Christine and Maxen an opportunity to go to see a free school.
Our Campsite in Foxboro was fantastic. It had an indoor pool and jacuzzis, a beautiful setting and was half price during the weekdays that we were there. We spent an extra 2 days there, just to relax and enjoy.
One of our side trips was to Battleship Cove. They have several ships that you can explore. Of particular interest were the submarine, the Russian ship and the massive USS Massachusetts. What we did note is th at the crew seemed to be better treated on the Russian made ship. They had more room and more amenities. The Battleship was so big, one could easily get lost on it.
Christine had the opportunity to visit with her friend Gabby. Gabby is full of life and now has 3 little boys. The experience of being a mother has only given Gabby more amunition for her always enjoyable stories. You never have a dull conversation when Gabby is around. Chris really enjoyed seeing her old friend.
Boston proved to be a great place for the Boys. We spent 2 entire days at the science musem. The boys played and experimented and learned many things. Maxen likes to absorb the information and then later (may a day or a week) he takes what he has learned and draws something that applies the knowledge. It is neat to watch as his little mind is figuring things out. At one point a toddler came up to Quin and grabbed him by the hand. Quin went with him, and off they went, Quin, the lanky 10 year old and Anthony, the bold toddler. Anthony took Quin to a few different places to show him and play with him, each time, pulling Quin by the hand. Quin was great, he was gentle and really quite amused as to what was happening.
Quin and I went to see a Harvard football footbal game (his first Ivy League experience). That gave Christine and Maxen an opportunity to go to see a free school.
Our Campsite in Foxboro was fantastic. It had an indoor pool and jacuzzis, a beautiful setting and was half price during the weekdays that we were there. We spent an extra 2 days there, just to relax and enjoy.
One of our side trips was to Battleship Cove. They have several ships that you can explore. Of particular interest were the submarine, the Russian ship and the massive USS Massachusetts. What we did note is th at the crew seemed to be better treated on the Russian made ship. They had more room and more amenities. The Battleship was so big, one could easily get lost on it.
Christine had the opportunity to visit with her friend Gabby. Gabby is full of life and now has 3 little boys. The experience of being a mother has only given Gabby more amunition for her always enjoyable stories. You never have a dull conversation when Gabby is around. Chris really enjoyed seeing her old friend.
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