Trip to Beantown for the first time

By Jeremy Kahn

commons.wikimedia.org file photo: Fenway Park in Boston where the San Francisco Giants are for a two games series starting Tuesday night

BOSTON-It is hard to believe that a lifelong Los Angeles Lakers fan is in the town where the Lakers longtime nemesis, the Boston Celtics call home, but I am in Boston.

Yes, it is time for Where is Jeremy Kahn taking his annual Baseball trip? Well, it brought to me to the City of Boston and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the first time in my life.

After an adventurous Monday that saw me leave San Francisco at 6:10 (Pacific), and get to Newark at 2:30 (Eastern). In what was supposed to be a one hour 59 minute layover in New Jersey’s largest city turned into a five hour and 15 minute layover that included a weather delay, a plane cancellation and then finally I was on my way to Boston at 7:45 (Eastern).

Finally at 8:50 (Eastern), we landed at Logan International Airport and after waiting about 20 minutes for my luggage, it was time to head to my hotel in Downtown Boston via the Silver (T) Line.

When I finally arrived at my hotel via a short cab ride, it was just about 10:00 (Eastern) and I was hungry, since the only thing I ate all day was two slices of pizza and frozen yogurt. I was able to check into my hotel, dropped off my bags and went to dinner.

Via television shows on both the Food Network and the Travel Channel, and also listening to current World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstar Kofi Kingston via WWE television, I knew that my first meal in Boston was to be at Legal Seafood, a Boston tradition since 1950.

Luckily for me, there is a Legal Seafood about three blocks from my hotel; therefore it was destiny that I would go there for dinner.

I got there at 10:15, and they closed at 11:00, so I was able to be seated before they closed.

As for dinner, I ordered a cup of New England Clam Chowder, an appetizer of Calamari and for my main course, I had Shrimp and Garlic with Pasta. The pasta also included tomatoes, mushrooms and onions. It was a phenomenal meal, and hopefully before I leave, I will be going to get some Clam Chowder.

Luckily, I was able to sleep in a little bit today and then off to see the sights of the State Capital of Massachusetts.

Originally, I was heading to Brookline and the birthplace of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy; however the house is a National Park and it is closed on both on Mondays and Tuesday; therefore it was a change of plans.

What was originally planned for Wednesday was changed to today, as I embarked on the Freedom Trail and to see different historical spots in the City of Boston, a city that was founded in 1630.

The Freedom Trail near the Boston Common, and at the beginning of the Freedom Trail, you are met by a tour guide as someone from the Revolutionary War era in American history.

Like in the movie “Wizard of Oz,” where you follow the Yellow Brick Road; however on the Freedom Trail, you follow the Red Brick Road.

I got to see where Samuel Adams, Paul Revere and Crispus Attucks were buried, went to the State House, Fanueil Hall, Quincy Market, Paul Revere’s House in the North End and many other historical places. The end of the Freedom Trail will be completed tomorrow, as I head to Bunker Hill on the other side of the Charles River.

After a nearly three mile walk, I turned around at the North Church and returned to my hotel for about an hour prior to heading to the Oldest Ballpark in the Major Leagues.

Taking the T, to Fenway is the only way to go, unless you Uber or take a cab. The T drops you off in Kenmore Square, and it is about ten minute walk to the ballpark.

Finally, I was able to get my credential and it was time to see this famous ballpark and what a sight to see.

Walking on the field, being in the clubhouse was unreal and made me think about all the players who have in that visiting clubhouse since 1912, when the ballpark opened.

Time for the game, see you soon from my next destination.

 

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