53 Days Of Road Trip Across USA & Canada, Part I

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53 Days Of Road Trip Across USA & Canada, Part I

14/10/2016

*Part one covers first stop, Boston. Scroll down to Part II for the rest of the road trip.

53 days long, yup! That's how long it took to drive across America and Canada, from Montreal to Montreal. This post wraps up the entire road trip on North America from summer of 2015 (yup, I am a year behind on content for this blog).

Much like a scrap book, I've put a little bit of everything in this post, highlights of my adventure, yummy foods and landscapes that took my breath away. I've also complied a few videos of the many random clips I shot on my camera and iPhone... no fancy production, just trying to create a sense for my adventure. This road trip was about connecting with nature and earth rather then doing some wild thing so...here it goes...

Boston, USA

August 17, 2015 - first stop of the 53day road trip includes walking tour of downtown Boston, a Beyonce concert, lots of delicious food and a 10 pound Lobster :)

First stop, Boston!

A very foggy night in downtown Boston...

PS. Each image is linked to the original post of its destination, where you will find more in depth images on the city

My girls and I, one of the very few times where I travel with friends. Most the road trip I am on my own, so definitely enjoying this moment here with the girls...

Ride hard, die hard girls ;)

Harvard University Campus

Harvards book store, I imagined a very large place, but it was small, nonetheless, very charming.

A peak inside Harvards book store

Beautiful New Haven park in from of Yales campus, I wonder if Rory passed time here with her coffee? I love the GG's!

Ok back to Boston, loving downtown buildings, so much soul and charm!

Quincy market, downtown boston, is sure charming at night :)

Stunning, loving Bostons architectural gems

Hello road, I am excited for all the uncertainty that is heading our way...

Red brick buildings, very New York like, we also have some of this style in Montreal...

Much of the architecture in Boston is similar to Montreal, my home town. In fact, a handful of major cities on the east coast have a similar 'vibe' ... old intricate architecture vs glossy sky scrappers, tight streets and large high ways... the pace of the city, the culture and peoples priorities tend to be a little different from city to city.... Knowing that, I decided to head south, seeking a different environment...

Love this stain glass...

Quick stop at Harvard University, beautiful campus...the area is hip and trendy, I enjoyed that much more than the campus LOL!

Stopped for Chipotle burritos for lunch, it was delicious!

Quick stop @ Yale University

A little out of the way from Boston, in New Haven, Connecticut, had to pass by, for Girlmore Girls sake! LOL!

Yale in all its glory!

cup cakes!

Downtown, Boston :)

My Fav Cafe In Boston:
Flour

Crusty, crackling baguettes warm from the oven ... buttery, raisin-filled brioche shaped in a swirl and drizzled with sweet icing ... fresh, made-to-order salads and sandwiches... YUM!

This creamy greek salads flavour has stayed with me to this day, Flour will be my first stop next time I'm back in Boston :)

Fabulous kitchen staff...

Flour has a great selection of fresh salads, made to order...

Copley Square - Downtown Boston

Downtown Boston Public Library

Although not a museum, the 1852 Renaissance Revival Boston Public Library is crammed with spectacular paintings, tapestries, architectural details, and sculpture - plus a fabulous 3rd floor gallery filled with John Singer Sargent murals.

This library has been updated with modern facilities like internet, restaurant and on-line store providing reproductions of artwork.

Look at that ceiling...

I love this good old fashion indexing/filling system in the library...

Boston Public Library courtyard, peaceful and lovely...

Boston Harbour - Hello Lobster!

My friend and Barking Crab: Lively waterfront seafood joint with open-air picnic-table dining & views of the Boston Harbor.

Love this place! Opened in May of 1994 as an outdoor summer restaurant, this place is known as seafood in the rough!

Boston's best-loved meeting and eating spots :)

The Barking Crab offers the casual atmosphere of a coastal clam shack in a funky urban setting, with a marina alongside for easy access by water

Fresh Local Oysters!

Fried Rhode Island Calamari with banana peppers, garlic and butter

So I was starving and without thinking how big a 10lbs lobster actually is, I went with it.

We looked online to see how old this lobster would be approximately and found out that it's at least 84 years old... I was traumatized to realize I ordered its death sentence.