day twenty three - final day in boston

This means only one week left

Today was our last day in Boston. Another beautiful day which we started with a walk around the neighborhood. It is so pretty here, mostly wooden houses (they do have a name but I can't remember), rolling lawns onto the road, long driveways and so many trees.

You would think this was a forest and not a back garden

Derek and Judy's home from the road

Their back garden which, if you look hard enough, you will see three deer grazing at the back (promise).

Old school post boxes

The American flag flies proudly outside many homes. Not like in SA when you hang your flag outside the window when the Springboks play, but proper flags with serious flag poles

We had brunch and then the girls went off to the shops. Caroline had some shopping to do and I was going along as support. It worked in reverse and I ended up being the shopper. Nothing major but a few things on sale which I could not resist

At last. I thought Boston was home of the Boston Terrier but I have not seen one. I thought the shops would be full of stuff but not so. So Alfie will have to be grateful for his packet of chews and a birthday card.

This was pretty cool. Did not buy it. Top line reads 'A dog taught we everything I need to know....

Did not buy any of these either

Or these

Caroline had also not yet been to Kimballs Farm so for the third time I had a Kimballs ice cream (dark raspberry this time). Such good ice cream. I have not had a Ben and Jerry's Cookiedough yet (still tomorrow, I suppose). I also have not been to Trader Joes (next time).

This afternoon we took a longer walk (in the heat) in anticipation of a long day in the car tomorrow. We cooled off with a swim at the lake as the sun was dipping.

Lovely gardens

Awesome homes

Littleton Lake

from the shore

My Man from Atlantis

Me and The Man (he is often awake, you know)

Good times

Home to Judy's famous Gin and Tonics and delicious home made Clam Chowder for supper, with salad and garlic bread. A lovely end to our time in Boston.

It is now 1.45 am and South Africa is starting g to wake up. We have to be up early to pack and we are off to Canada. A long drive ahead.

I did buy this cute little journal for myself

Well perhaps it is time to play dead

I should take lessons from a professional.

Have a good Sunday. Can't believe that next week, this time we will be on our way home.

Come on Canada and Kotze Reunion, I am ready for you!!