Boston erm i mean salem
Boston is awesome #hollaforadolla
But day 2 I actually went to Salem. Even though it was yesterday I feel like the memories are slowly slipping from my fingers.
But day 2 I actually went to Salem. Even though it was yesterday I feel like the memories are slowly slipping from my fingers.
Salem!
the bus ride was about an hour. I’ve been listening to a book on audible and if/when I re-read this book it’ll remind me of specific places in Massachusetts. Special :)
I had booked a walking historical tour of Salem but I arrived with some time to kill before the tour. So I wandered. The weather was beautiful and my music was jammin’
Speaking of awesome music- I went into this nifty little coffeehouse that was Legit. There was local art on the walls, the lights were made someone local, and they had regular customers they chatted and joked with. I walked in and asked what the best smoothie on the menu was.
I stayed for like 40 minutes. I loved it in there. I knew every song they played. That’s probably why I liked the place so much. Haaaa.
I videoed myself lip syncing because weirdly enough I enjoy that. I want to visit a city where you walk by people lip syncing to their music. Because I already do that :)
Here’s the vid. I also posted it to Instagram so you might have already seen it
the bus ride was about an hour. I’ve been listening to a book on audible and if/when I re-read this book it’ll remind me of specific places in Massachusetts. Special :)
I had booked a walking historical tour of Salem but I arrived with some time to kill before the tour. So I wandered. The weather was beautiful and my music was jammin’
Speaking of awesome music- I went into this nifty little coffeehouse that was Legit. There was local art on the walls, the lights were made someone local, and they had regular customers they chatted and joked with. I walked in and asked what the best smoothie on the menu was.
I stayed for like 40 minutes. I loved it in there. I knew every song they played. That’s probably why I liked the place so much. Haaaa.
I videoed myself lip syncing because weirdly enough I enjoy that. I want to visit a city where you walk by people lip syncing to their music. Because I already do that :)
Here’s the vid. I also posted it to Instagram so you might have already seen it
Following Billy Joel et al I wandered around shops. Heavens Salem has a lot of cutesy shops. I talked myself in to buying a journal . Because that’s a souvenir I’ll actually use. It’ll be filled up by next year :)
I took some pictures of other souvenirs I thought were funny or cute. So if you’re the kind of person who enjoys scrolling through Pinterest these next pics are for you #mypeeps
I took some pictures of other souvenirs I thought were funny or cute. So if you’re the kind of person who enjoys scrolling through Pinterest these next pics are for you #mypeeps
Too cute right?
Of course right. #matchmakermatchmaker
The tour. Normally I like walking tours. But this one seemed a bit lengthy. And some of the things our guide said didn’t seem right- I’ve gotta fact check. I def took pictures. In Boston there’s a freedom trail you can follow through the city to see sites from the colonial/revolutionary era. Seems Salem thought that was a neat idea so they also painted a red stripe you can follow around town to see cool sites
The city of Salem makes their money on tourism. Especially this time of year. There were a ton of witch shops and museums all in a pretty small geographical area.
Of course right. #matchmakermatchmaker
The tour. Normally I like walking tours. But this one seemed a bit lengthy. And some of the things our guide said didn’t seem right- I’ve gotta fact check. I def took pictures. In Boston there’s a freedom trail you can follow through the city to see sites from the colonial/revolutionary era. Seems Salem thought that was a neat idea so they also painted a red stripe you can follow around town to see cool sites
The city of Salem makes their money on tourism. Especially this time of year. There were a ton of witch shops and museums all in a pretty small geographical area.
After the tour I was getting a little hangry so I stopped at the Lobster Shanty to try some lobster
I’ve been trying to eat Massachusetts’ food but I’m not a huge fan of seafood- also lobster is kind of pricey- but I’ve heard New England lobster is better than anywhere else in the country so I thought I’d give it a try. Here’s my lobster roll and tots :)
It was actually pretty good- I was pleasantly surprised. The Lobster Shanty has been featured on DDD (I used to watch the Food Network ALL the time) so I can check that off my list
I actually had the thought ‘does this mean I like lobster?’ I looked at my plate and then looked at my soul. I think I concluded ‘eh it’s alright’ I found myself reaching for the tater-tots more often than the lobster roll. #totsforlife #boilemmashemstickeminastew
I actually had the thought ‘does this mean I like lobster?’ I looked at my plate and then looked at my soul. I think I concluded ‘eh it’s alright’ I found myself reaching for the tater-tots more often than the lobster roll. #totsforlife #boilemmashemstickeminastew
After lunch I wandered around some more. A few of the streets have some expensive homes and ‘an atmosphere of elegance and refinement’ :) #lovethatmovie
so so here are a few more pics and vids to whet your whistle for the town of Salem
so so here are a few more pics and vids to whet your whistle for the town of Salem
I headed back to Boston and decided to have pastries for dinner #adultdecision
Mike’s Pastry is pretty well known for their cannolis. They had many flavors to choose from it was slightly overwhelming! You see people all over town with boxes from Mike’s. Apparently I went at the right time because sometimes they have crazy lines. So I decided to get dramatic about it #funnyhowoftenimakethatdecisioninmylife
Mike’s Pastry is pretty well known for their cannolis. They had many flavors to choose from it was slightly overwhelming! You see people all over town with boxes from Mike’s. Apparently I went at the right time because sometimes they have crazy lines. So I decided to get dramatic about it #funnyhowoftenimakethatdecisioninmylife
I also decided to open it back at my AirBnB and do a little commentary. That video it’s hard to hear so I’ll have to upload that one later with subtitles.
That’s it for day 2!
That’s it for day 2!