Boston in the floods

Much to Laura's surprise we managed to survive the long distance flight to the USA, and arrived safely in Boston last Monday night. However, to continue our luck with the weather, we found ourselves in the middle of the worst floods in New England for several decades. And where was our hotel? Only on the banks of a river! We were relieved when they put us on the second floor!

The weather relented enough for us to get out and about in Boston. We walked the several miles of the Freedom Trail, which took us past many of the sights of the American Revolution, where American patriotism was in full display. In fact it is everywhere, with star spangled banners flying from almost every building.

After Laura's trouble finding a decent cup of tea in Europe, we'd heard that there was a tea party in Boston - but alas, the replica Boston Tea Party ship was no more - apparently struck by lightning and badly damaged a few years ago. Laura was gutted that she couldn't get to throw tea in the harbour! However, it was only a replica - like much of the 'history' on display in Boston.

After 4 days in Boston, we went to collect our economy hire car, only to find it had been upgraded for us to a gas guzzling SUV - it's a monster!