Boston Trip – Day Three: Plimoth Plantation and Boston
We woke up on our third day to cold ocean wind, and an even colder sky. Everyone piled out across the street to see the Mayflower II, which was really much smaller than we would have thought, seeing as how many people had been fit into it in 1620. There were a few people dressed up as a settlers and Pilgrims, to tell us their "stories", and a few boys played along, trying to be a matchmaker between a fisherman and a widowed woman.
After we left the ship, everyone was piled onto the bus and we headed for Plimoth Plantation, where the Pilgrims had their first winter. Here, the role-players were much more convincing, and there was even a Native American settlement, where you could hear their side of the first Thanksgiving. Personally, we preferred to spend our time petting the three bulls.
Again, after much less time than anticipated, we arrived in the bustling city of Boston, Massachusetts, and headed straight for the biggest tourist trap in the city: Quincy Market. While indeed it’s size and selection was impressive, it was somewhat diminished by the hordes of people crowding it. It was impossible to get into some stores, and the food court was like navigating your way through a bloodthirsty horde, only these thirsty people wanted Coke instead of blood.
Perhaps the most hectic time, was when we reached the hotel, and were getting ready for time at the Boston Pops. It was full of jumbled suitcases, hair-crazy girls, and trying to get the rooms ready for habitation. It was apparent that there are NOT enough outlets in a room for four girls to do their hair with curling irons, hair straighteners, and hair dryers, not to mention mirrors for makeup.
On the whole, the Boston Pops performance was amazing! The repertoire was based on the great jazz works of George Gershwin, one of the best American composers of the 20th century. The first half of the performance was fully instrumental, but wholly well done. During the second half, two male, and two female Boston Conservatory students came out on stage to sing along to several of Gershwin’s songs, and even a few choreographed movements. That was especially entertaining, and in my opinion, the best part.
Now, it’s 11pm, and we’re locked down in our rooms, and half-dead with exhaustion from this hectic day. But tomorrow it seems, will be even busier.
~The Emilys
