…at the end of this month.
I will be out of the office for 6 whole days and while I made an effort to cram in a trip to Stockholm and even looked up flights to Costa Rica to possibly reconnect with my friend Sue, my anniversary date loomed over my head, reminding me that my precious time does not roll over, so I had to move quickly.
Two weekend getaways will bookend my time off – an annual trip to Reggae Weekend at Sugarloaf in Maine with good friends and a 99 percent confirmed girlfriend getaway to Montreal. However, queen of productivity over here, I feel like I really need to fill the weekdays in between with something exciting.
Last year, I used a day to explore Boston with Mike and I am thinking that I might take the same path with some new places this time.
For now at least, here are my goals:
I have never been up to Newburyport, Ma and I have heard that it is the most adorable place on earth.
If the weather is nice, I might want to go on a whale watch by myself.
I would like to walk around and explore my neighborhood, as I am still considering it new to me because the snow has prevented me from really getting to know it.
I need to find a place that has mastered an iced coffee. When the weather gets warm, I look forward to getting a perfect iced coffee more than anything and I have found that just because a place serves quality hot coffee, it doesn’t mean they are treating their iced coffee with the same care.
I would like to go out to lunch by myself, with no book or cell phone.
I have never walked the Freedom Trail and I grew up in the Boston area- maybe I will try that out.
That is just the start of my list, any suggestions?
When you’re in Stockholm, I’d recommend (provided you have time) to take a cruise over to Finland, Norway, Latvia, or Lithuania. It’s cheaper than staying in a hotel and you’ll see some interesting cities in the area.
I am pretty sure that your time off coincides with school vacation week. If it does, I’ll Whale watch with ya! The only time I have been to Newburyport is when my car broke down, so looking to come away with better memories.
Sounds like an awesome set of plans. I need to do more local exploration myself.
My absolute favorite place to get iced coffee is Red Barn Roasters in Faneuil Hall (the actual hall, not Quincy Market). It’s just heavenly. And there are usually very friendly, cute girls working there (probably not as much of interest to you).
Also Boston Beanstalk is very good (I’ve heard they actually get their beans from Red Barn but I can’t confirm this). They are on Salem St. in the No. End – they might have other locations too.
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I think the perfect addition to any of your day trips would be bringing along cherished family members under the age of 10!!!
There’s so much to do close together on the East Coast, you should be able to fill your time easily!
I’ll be in NYC May 4 and 5 if you want to take a day trip there =)
sounds like a fun few days planned.
The Freedom Trail is so much fun, I’ve really enjoyed doing it with m friends who live in Boston!
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Oooh that sounds so nice. I haven’t done the freedom trail in years and really need to try it out again!
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Those sound like a perfect plam. I could use a getaway right about now. Happy to find your blog because I LOVEEEE traveling
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Cafe on the Common in my city has the.best.ice.coffee.ever! its 10 minutes out of the way on the commute to work but now that its warming up outside i just wake up earlier
.. also there’s a good chance i’m going to reggae fest too
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Yay for a vacation! You’re going to be so glad you did it.
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I’m happy that you’re going to be taking a vacation at the end of this month. I know that will be relaxing for you, and it sounds like you have some amazing plans laid out for the time!
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