More Bostonian adventures

It continues to be humid. It continues to be fairly hot. But this city is great. Yesterday morning... well, yesterday morning I slept, but after that I came back to my old faithful Boston Tea Stop to work for an hour or so, then Jeremy and I set out. We took the T downtown to the Back Bay and walked around Newbury street for a while - looking at all the beautiful people. Little boutiques, cafes, and lots of white linen pants. The buildings around Newbury street are great - all brick, though some different in their own right. I think my favorite part of the area is the contrast between these brick and mortar buildings, and the skyscrapers and contemporary glass/rebar highrises. Makes for some good pictures. Contrast is just a good way to describe Boston in general. Lunch was had in a food court - I had to get the lobster. After lunch it was 4:15pm, so we had 45 minutes more of walking around, going through American Apparel, and picture taking, before going to the contemporary art museum at 5pm (5pm-9pm admission is free on Thursdays). Though small, the museum actually had a fairly good selection. And I can't complain when I get to witness a piece by Bill Viola. Did you know he lives in Long Beach, CA? I may have to visit... More picture taking, more walking, seeing the final remnants of the "Big Dig", and walking around Government Center and Quincy Market near the waterfront came next. Jeremy's new job will be right in the heart of this area. We met up with Dan back at the apartment last night and after 20 minutes of playing "where should we eat?" we decided on the Cambridge Commons Pub - a short 10 minute walk near Harvard. Great food. Jeremy and I then walked to the Star Market, got some groceries, and took the bus back home. Both Dan and Jeremy have work today, so they hit the sack. I took an hour or so and took some night pictures around Harvard Square. Always know that a great way to end the day is listening to Russians in Harvard Square yell back and forth at each other while playing speed chess at 1:30am. Don't worry, I got pictures.