Let's explore the city of Boston -- that is, other than the supermarkets, which we've already seen all of ! I only lived here for a short time, so my pictures won't be as extensive as we saw on Thursday in Worcester. But still, hopefully you can get an idea of the city -- especially if you've never been. Mattapan & Hyde Park Mattapan - I'm a cat person. I have two cats at home, and I always meet all the stray and outdoor cats when I travel. This fine young lady or gentleman had to come investigate while I walked by. Roslindale & West Roxbury Sorry, no other pictures from these neighborhoods! Dorchester Savin Hill - I only had one sighting of Boston's wild turkeys, which are everywhere , when I lived in Boston and that was on Savin Hill in Dorchester. It's a pretty urban area -- not exactly what I'd assume would be prime turkey habitat. Jamaica Plain Jamaica Plain - Franklin Park takes up a large portion of the city between Jamaica Plain and Ro...
Moving from the Worcester County area east, we find ourselves in the towns south and west of Boston. This isn't an area I've spent nearly as much time in compared to Boston or Worcester, or even northeastern Mass, so I don't have a lot of pictures to show you. But it's still fun to take a look at the areas outside of their supermarkets! Framingham & MetroWest Natick, MA has a fun, busy downtown with a great arts scene including a lot of public and street art, such as this woman taking her fish for a walk in an alley. It's also home to a performing arts center, The Center for Arts in Natick, with music and other performances in a small converted firehouse. Southeastern MA Westport Point, MA - There's no shortage of places to get great seafood in Massachusetts, but I must say that the meal I had at The Back Eddy in Westport Point was exceptional. Here's a look at the lobster roll and a swordfish steak. And don't miss Lees Market just up the road. A...