(7/20) Today was unique for the trip. Nathan was happy not to drive and the van got a 100% rest day. After a very nice breakfast (our best thus far), we left about 10 for the blue line via the hotel shuttle. Our goal was to get to Fenway Park in order to get to batting practice 2 hours before the game started at 1:35.
Our trip went fine and we got off at Kenmore on the green line (after a switch from the blue line) about 30 minutes early, so we walked down a grassy mall to the west and noticed the architecture of the buildings. We noticed a dedicatory stature of Leif Ericson and Brad got a picture at The Bradley (building).
We made our way a few blocks to see Fenway from outside. Once we crossed the David Ortiz bridge, we got some hot dogs outside from some vendors. We then made our way around the field to our gate and waited in the hot sun about 15 minutes for the gates to open. We were happy to see that the kids got Red Sox batting helmets (Solinda had seen it months ago, but had forgotten about it). Once inside, we were disappointed to find out that no batting practice was open to the public. We found our seats and then went back to sign up Sariah and Sam for the Red Sox kids club. Since Sariah had wanted new school supplies, she got a backpack and lunch box and was very excited.
By the time the game reached the third inning, the stadium definitely appeared to be sold out. We were all packed into the grandstand section with a game-time temperature of 88 degrees with 40 to 50% humidity...nice and warm...part of the experience. The game itself was exciting with the Blue Jays prevailing 8-6 to earn a series split. Highlights included a 3-run home run by Dustin Pedroia and 2 solo shots by Justin Smoak. Roberto Osuna pitched a dominant 9th to save it for Toronto.
After the game of over 4 hours, we walked through the gridlocked streets to the Boston Marketplace, an area serving many different varieties of food. We ate Japanese food (Solinda, Sam and Sariah), Greek food (Nathan, Brad and Tim) and seafood (Jen). The market area was dedicated in 1826 and still has the original brick walls in the common eating area.
We walked to some more sites on the Freedom Trail such as the Boston Massacre and the Friedl House, then headed to the Greens to show the kids a maze, water park and cool photo shoot. We then rode some packed subways to the hotel and got back after 8 - a long day. Everyone but Jen hopped in the cold pool to cool off and we all got to bed around 10.
Our trip went fine and we got off at Kenmore on the green line (after a switch from the blue line) about 30 minutes early, so we walked down a grassy mall to the west and noticed the architecture of the buildings. We noticed a dedicatory stature of Leif Ericson and Brad got a picture at The Bradley (building).
We made our way a few blocks to see Fenway from outside. Once we crossed the David Ortiz bridge, we got some hot dogs outside from some vendors. We then made our way around the field to our gate and waited in the hot sun about 15 minutes for the gates to open. We were happy to see that the kids got Red Sox batting helmets (Solinda had seen it months ago, but had forgotten about it). Once inside, we were disappointed to find out that no batting practice was open to the public. We found our seats and then went back to sign up Sariah and Sam for the Red Sox kids club. Since Sariah had wanted new school supplies, she got a backpack and lunch box and was very excited.
By the time the game reached the third inning, the stadium definitely appeared to be sold out. We were all packed into the grandstand section with a game-time temperature of 88 degrees with 40 to 50% humidity...nice and warm...part of the experience. The game itself was exciting with the Blue Jays prevailing 8-6 to earn a series split. Highlights included a 3-run home run by Dustin Pedroia and 2 solo shots by Justin Smoak. Roberto Osuna pitched a dominant 9th to save it for Toronto.
After the game of over 4 hours, we walked through the gridlocked streets to the Boston Marketplace, an area serving many different varieties of food. We ate Japanese food (Solinda, Sam and Sariah), Greek food (Nathan, Brad and Tim) and seafood (Jen). The market area was dedicated in 1826 and still has the original brick walls in the common eating area.
We walked to some more sites on the Freedom Trail such as the Boston Massacre and the Friedl House, then headed to the Greens to show the kids a maze, water park and cool photo shoot. We then rode some packed subways to the hotel and got back after 8 - a long day. Everyone but Jen hopped in the cold pool to cool off and we all got to bed around 10.
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