The Cherry Blossoms Festival, also known as the Sakura Matsuri was held last April. And finally, after 3 months I am sitting here in front of my screen blogging about my first experience of it at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. Flowers were blooming everywhere and I could only describe that day with one word - magical. The cherry blossoms falling slowly down the trees looked as if it was snowing; only that it was warmer and filled with life. If only the flowers lasted longer on the trees, I could spend most of my days sitting by a cherry blossom. But I guess that's what makes spring so exciting and beautiful - and magical.
At long last, I set foot in Boston once again! This time, I came with my two favourite creatures. Coming from New Jersey, the drive took almost 4 hours including traffic. Not so bad considering we've gone to further places before. Our Siberian Husky, Kira, has experienced traveling with us for the first time in North Carolina - which took us over 9 hours to drive. Going to Boston makes it her second road-trip adventure. Kira is definitely getting the hang of having wandering "hoomans".
Quincy Market is located in Faneuil Hall in downtown Boston and it is a must to stop into when visiting the city. There are a lot of food stalls inside (and I mean, a lot!). It's like a long hallway of quick-serve food chains. This place can get overcrowded with tourists, but it's not any reason from tasting the best soup in Quincy Market. Boston Chowda is a must-try when stopping into Quincy. For first timers, I suggest trying the New England Clam Chowder soup which is "Voted Boston's Best" and the Lobster Roll.
Inside Quincy Market
Rockport Lobster Bisque and the New England Clam Chowder
Aside from having a tasty trip down Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall also offers a lot of shopping stores and entertainment.
Beacon Hill is a historic neighborhood known for its narrow, gaslit streets and brick sidewalks. There's a street in Beacon Hill that I discovered while browsing around my Instagram page. I found so many people posting pictures of the famous street - from proposal pictures to wedding photo shoots. The beauty of the bricked neighborhood instantly caught my eyes that I made it a point to go check it out when I visit Boston. Finally, that happened. Acorn Street, as they say, is the most photographed street in the United States of America. Now I know why, and I couldn't agree more.
There are so many alleyways to get lost to in Beacon Hill
Federal-style rowhouses
Finding Acorn Street
We found ACORN STREET!!
Follow me to Acorn Street
I wonder how it feels to be living in here
Looking like locals
The first photo I saw of Acorn Street on Instagram was a Golden Retriever resting on the side next to a doorstep. When I made it a point to visiting the place, I also included that I'd love to meet the famous photographed Instagram dog living on Beacon Hill. Later did I find out that that Golden Retriever named, Callie(click the name to read about Callie)recently passed away on December 8, 2015. Quite sad that I didn't get to meet the famous dog of Acorn, but just by looking at her home I can already imagine her laying by the steps. It gave me goosebumps when Kira stopped to sit right in front of Callie's home.
Kira facing Callie's home
Despite the very cold weather condition in Boston, we managed to brave the wintry chills and wandered about the city. It was a short laid-back weekend trip. One we always look forward to getting a breath of fresh air away from work.
Here are some more random photos we took while walking around winter Boston:
At Boston Common Park
Bunker Hill Monument
Follow me to Bunker Hill Monument
Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge at daylight
Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge at night
Having a closer look at the bridge
To top it off, here's a video of our weekend in Boston, Massachusetts with the song Celeste by Ezra Vine:
When Blizzard Jonas hit us in the East Coast, our Siberian Husky, Kira experienced her first winter snowstorm. She couldn't contain to keep her face off the snow. Considering her type of breed, it goes to show how much she really loves this time of the season.
And while Kira's rolling around happily in the snow, Dexter and I pretty much enjoyed it as well - shovelling and cleaning the car.
I was also inspired to make this video with the song Always by Panama after watching Nadine Lustre's and James Reid's adventure in San Francisco x Sacramento x Lake Tahoe, using the same music. Big credits to them for the inspiration because it's been quite awhile since I had the interest in editing videos. Enjoy!
