Sunshine-Trip

Spending last wednesday outside was probably the best decision one could make. Luckily we all did. It was probably one of the last days for catching hot rays of sunshine. Maybe I caught a bit too many, but I had to stock up :-)

Although the harbor looks very protected on the map and is shaped in a way, that the city is protected and not exposed to the rough sea, it didn't appear that cozy and protected on the boat trip. Probably it still is a pretty big harbor.

I think all of the 34 Islands contribute in calming the ocean down as well. Their names are not the most creative ones, but at least, it is easy to identify them. Long Island, Green Island and my personal favorite Spectacle Island.

I think I recall Mr. Berman telling us, that some of the 'left over soil' was piled on top of that Island, and that it didn't use to look so pretty.

When you look at pictures, the Big Dig must have had an enormous impact on the entire city. I cannot imagine at all, how the harbor would have felt like before that.

Now it is such a beautiful place, so it was really good decision made here.

Sitting on Joe's outside area and spoiling oneself with really good seafood must have been a different experience before the Big Dig than it is today.

Seafood and tourist attractions makes me think of the other big project we've been talking about: the cleaning of Boston Harbor. It has become a recreational part of the city, where tourists as well as locals go to relax. Many people would love to live there - the real estate prices in this area may be a serious problem though.

Another very interesting fact I have learned, is that the shoreline shifted enormously and did go back as far as Faneuil Hall.

I'm looking forward to our next field trip already, hopefully with some sunshine as well!

Jenny