I went up to Boston in June for a very spur of the moment visit - to see my brother briefly and to attend my friend Stephen's photography exhibit. It was a whirlwind trip for sure. Alison and I drove up late Friday night - got in after midnight and crashed. Saturday morning was coffee with my brother on his front stoop while we watched all the Bruins fan pass by on their way to the Stanley Cup Parade. Oh, didn't I mention that I happened to be in Boston on that particular day? The Bruin fans were out in FULL force and it made for some great photography and people watching. We walked down to see the parade too.
It.Was.Awesome.
After the parade and a much needed lunch, Clay and I walked through Charlestown for a mini-photo shoot. I wont confess to you how long ago I gave Clay the "present" of some of my photography to frame and hang in his apartment. He requested shots of Boston and I finally made it up here to take some shots.
Bunker Hill
An old bootscraper on someone's front step. Pretty cool.
One of the most historic bars in the country. It's been around since 1780 and George Washington and Paul Revere have had beers here. I dig it.
Part of the Freedom Trail runs through Charlestown
Then it was off to the South End for Stephen's photography and art exhibit. Stephen started a non-profit for medical relief to the Congo and this was a fundraiser, selling photographs he took while he was over there and paintings that were donated by local artists.
Alison put together quite the spread.
Artisinal beer was donated - super fun!
Clay got very into the art discussion.
Alison's Gingerbread Mustache Cookies were the hit of the party
'Twas quite the well-attended event...
The artist himself...
With his handmade pocket square, naturally
My brother and I
All in all, I had a wonderful (if whirlwind) trip to Boston. I was on an 8am bus back to NYC the next morning to teach a class, but I was SO glad I went. Hopefully my new life will allow for many more fun trips like this....
