We were thinking about taking Soren on the Codzilla but as my parents were on vacation this week, Pakie suggested we do a Boston Duck Tour instead. Unfortunately based on a mini Duck Tour in Hyannis this June, we knew Maebh is too young and would never enjoy it yet stay still. So Nils kept her home and came to the city later to meet up with us. .
In fact he surprised us and came to the entrance where the Ducks enter/exit the water – and there was Maebh and Papa waving. We then traveled over to the Boston Common Playground – Soren’s favorite as they have a high Fire Pole for him to practice his skills.
Lonnie & Pakie, Soren & I set out on a Duck Tour aboard the OLGA IRONSIDES – piloted by Boagie Sparks!
Olga is named for the U.S.S. Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides. The U.S.S. Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship in the world and is located in the Charlestown Navy Yard. Launched on October 21, 1797, it was the flagship of a young American nation and took over 4 years to build. Some of the hardware was manufactured by one of Boston’s greatest patriots, Paul Revere. In 2004, Olga was christened next to the U.S.S Constitution, by the ship’s commanding officer at the time, Lewin C. Wright.
| Boagie Sparks giving us his |
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| Soren got to pilot Olga Ironsides. |
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| Soren & Boagie. |
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| Passing another boat in the Charles River |
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| Lonnie & Pakie ready to go |
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| Fascinated in the lock. |
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| Here we are |
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| View of Boston from Olga Ironsides. |
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| Trinity Church, Old & New John Hancock Buildings. |
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| Salt & Pepper Bridge with golden dome State House in the background. |
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| Famous Citco Sign – which Soren calls “GAS COMPANY” |
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| Back Bay |
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| Peak of the Citgo Sign under the Salt & Pepper Bridge |
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| Museum of Science (with a Duck Tour) |
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| Lock had to open for a couple boats. |
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| And we’re in the water |
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| And we’re out of the water. |
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| Leo Zakim Bridge |
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| Papa & Maebh watching us come out of the water – a SURPRISE!! |
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| The famous Fire Pole at the Boston Common Playground. |
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| Water play at the Boston Common |
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| Getting wet – oh no, she ran. |
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| This is when I realized I had on two different flip flops!!! OMG |
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| My mother in hysterics and my Dad – well he just thinks “whatever” |
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| Never see her laugh like this. |
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| Jump! |
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| Water Play |
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| Swimming. |
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| Me and Maebh on the Cat “horse ride” |
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| Me and the kids |
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| Up the hill near the tree. |
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| Running down the hill. (an accident waiting to happen) |
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| And before we head home, an Italian Ice. |
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| Italian Ice |
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| Italian Ice with his new Boston hat |
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| My handsome boy! |
STARS, STRIPES & MAYONNAISE 