Since we arrived at our hotel at 2:30 a.m., we let our bodies tell us when it was time to get up and get started. Turns out the magic time was 11:00 a.m.
Had breakfast at Kinsale Irish Restaurant and Pub, and planned to make a plan for the day. Instead, we just ... walked. Everywhere you walk, you're bound to see a historical building of some sort. We ended up at Long Wharf, after passing the Custom House (which is now a Marriott hotel), and walked along the harbor. Saw the seals at the New England Aquarium - one side of the seal habitat is a glass/plexiglass wall so the seals can swim right up to you. Passed the Coast Guard base and discovered a three "lane"/"alley" bocce ball area. Just followed the street passed Charlestown and Zakim/Bunker Hill bridges; the Freedom Trail crosses the Charles River via the Charlestown Bridge. Also saw the Old West Church, which is a United Methodist church, before sharing a 6 inch Subway Club sandwich and returning to the hotel.
We had a rest break of about three hours before we headed to the Hard Rock Cafe to meet our arriving friends. Awesome dinner, great company, good shopping.
Eric's comment at dinner: "I haven't seen you guys this relaxed in a while." Of course, that was after half a glass of a Fruitapalooza from the Hard Rock Cafe bar! LOL
Now it's time for bed. I think I'm still on California time because it doesn't feel late to me.
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