I Love It When You Call Me Big Papi

Fenway Park is what baseball should be and what it probably was like years ago.  Die hard fans come in droves to support their hometown team and are very serious about baseball.  They mostly take the T to the games, which makes each car standing room only.  If you looked around on the T you'll see every person wearing a team shirt, jersey, hat, or tattoo (fake and real).         You could definitely tell that we were visitors.  The game was super hot on the 4th of July, but we still had a litttle bit of a breeze.  Jetfighters flew overhead and made messages in the sky - see picture above.  The Red Sox ended up losing to the Orioles (currently the worst team in baseball), so it was a rough day on the fans.  However, it was entertaining to see how upset the fans got over the team's poor performance and criticizing the plays.  These people definitely live for the game!

Where Everybody Knows Your Name

Lunch today at the Bull & Finch pub on Boston, which inspired the look of Cheers.  It was exactly like the show but three stories high!  We entered through the basement and were welcomed by the friendly wooden Indian.  We shared a mug of clam chowda and Adam had to enjoy a beverage at one of the most famous bars in America!

Lovin' the 1-A Highway

Ahhh...the 1-A route up the coast.  If you ever get a chance to drive up this way, do it!  Not only do you get beautiful views of the coast, but you can explore all the little beach towns, too!  I personally loved the colorful little shops in Ogunquit, Wells, and Kennebunkport.  Each shop was so unique and sold very interesting merchandise!  The restaurants were the same way - not a chain restaurant up the entire coast.  My mom and mother-in-law would love these stretches of shops - not to mention the whole slew of outlet shops in Kittery (just inside the Maine state line)!  Maybe one day we can all go together...Maine seems to cater to big family groups from what I've seen traveling up the 1-A.

The Way Things Should Be

The sign welcoming you into Maine says: Maine: The Way Things Should Be.  It's probably right because there was almost an immediate sense of calmness to this area.  Especially after driving through Massachusetts - where drivers seem to interpret the speed limit as a guide to go at least 20mph faster than legally recommended! The coastline in Maine was rocky, but the ocean was extremely blue.   A stark contrast to the murky waters of the Atlantic in North or South Carolina!  There was a nice breeze and little humidity...we almost needed a jacket this evening even though it had been in the 80s all day. 

Down by the River

What a surprise this morning!  After driving until midnight, we stopped in Owego, NY.  Who knew that our hotel was on the banks of the Susquehanna River?!?!?  It was a beautiful view and the breakfast nook overlooked the river.