I am finally on my way to Bangalore, after a real short trip to Boston, MA for an official assignment. With just a couple of weeks to go for my wedding, this trip came in as a good little break from the proceedings and running around for the wedding back home.
Well you don't get much time for photography on short official trips so didn't have much time for photography or to go around in Boston. However, the weekend turned out to be quite interesting I must say.
Boston - just one word... Beautiful. From all the cities that I have travelled in the US, Boston was one of the cities that really impressed me. A very vintage city with amazing architecture around you - Cathedrals, Churches, Government Buildings, all of them about 150 years old; vintage America. Narrow roads covered with trees on both the sides. Well the leaves had already withered away but I am sure, autumns would be extremely beautiful.
I was visiting a few to-be-in-laws in Boston where I passed Medford and Salem on the way. One very interesting fact that I got to know about Medford was, it’s the birth place of the "Jingle Bells" jingle. Medford and Salem both were important places in the American Revolution which again started in Boston. A lot of American history awaits you in MA.
My sister visited me in the last few days to see me off... After a very long time almost 13 years, it was the first time we spent time together. Day one it was Cuban food at Naked fish and the next two days we spent shopping and it really was the most wonderful time of the year.
I did learn the secret behind hunting down the sales hidden in the stores... Miss you a lot sis!
Boston Downtown on my final day gave the finishing touches to my trip. Already impressed by the city, Boston Downtown was brilliant. Beautiful Architecture all around you, the concrete jungle is difficult to leave behind. Finally got my hands on some Orange chicken at Panda Express and once again some amazing discounts at Oakley! Well the holiday season definitely got some amazing deals.
For some reason, I always make it to the US during the winter time. The weather back in Boston was COLD, with a few rough days. It’s pretty interesting to see the weather change in Boston, from crazy snow in the morning to maddening rain in the afternoon - Amazing.
All in all, I had a great time at Boston, some good work, some quality time with my sister, some amazing shopping and finally got my hands on White Chocolate Mocha at Logan International Airport.
Err... while ranting about Boston on my blog at Logan International Airport, a grocky voice announced Desai, Vandan in a heavy American accent. Not sure what the announcement was for; I hurried my way to Gate 7A and viola... I got an upgrade to Business Class for some extremely strange reason which I have no clue and I didn't bother to ask for. The icing on the cake was when I realized after boarding the flight that I was flying Business Class throughout the trip :)
Hello Bangalore, I'm back!!!
