tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7543676375857581295.post2028270765019469018..comments2024-02-10T11:02:03.896-05:00Comments on Reader in the Wilderness: What Happens When You Call Boston HomeJudithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06435116453270981662noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7543676375857581295.post-70943237083476300882013-04-20T18:40:02.972-04:002013-04-20T18:40:02.972-04:00Katrina,
The UK has had so many grotesquely horrib...Katrina,<br />The UK has had so many grotesquely horrible terrorist bombings that I can see why any Brit or Scot would want to pooh-pooh our hysteria over the things.<br /><br />I don't recall the Glasgow Airport incident, though I'm glad the terrorists failed. Unnerving!<br /><br />About that fierce love of Boston: Yes, it's a fact. It's a beautiful city with a long, fascinating history that's representative of every struggle the nation has faced. Boston is also a fun city, with lots of great seafood restaurants, museums, parks, and historic sites. If you are ever tempted to go, please do let me know! I could assist as your tour guide.<br /><br />About Patriot's Day: Boston is crazily crowded on that day. Usually the Red Sox are playing at Fenway Park (always causes crowds and horrendous traffic) and the Boston Marathon draws tens of thousands of runners and their families and then the spectators. A good day to stay home in the neighborhood! That's what I always did when Ken was doing his bit for the Marathon cause.<br /><br />Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06435116453270981662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7543676375857581295.post-80359925552900442042013-04-18T06:35:44.516-04:002013-04-18T06:35:44.516-04:00I know I felt much the same when Glasgow Airport w...I know I felt much the same when Glasgow Airport was attacked by the would-be bombers - what a nerve! I thought, but luckily they weren't successful. The Boston bombings were horrifying.<br />It seems to me that people from Boston have a fierce love for the city, it makes me want to visit it, if only I didn't have to fly there.<br />I'm wondering why you avoided Boston on Patriot's Day. Do explain please! Is it just too crowded, or triumphalist or what?<br />Katrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18138715309807238198noreply@blogger.com