Out train ride from NYC to Boston and dinner with friends

Yesterday early afternoon, we took a train from NYC to Boston. I think it was the first time I've ever taken Amtrack. (Although, now that I think about it, my sister and I may have taken it from Fresno to Stockton to visit our Grandparents when we were kids.)

The ride was great. It was about 3-1/2 hours, and was SO much easier than flying. We really enjoyed the scenery as we rode. We were served a nice lunch as well.

Bonus: our hotel in Boston was an easy-to-walk few blocks away from the train station.

We had dinner last night at our friends, Doug & Helga's house who live just outside Boston. Doug and Helga are friends of Dick's from Grad School. We hadn't seen Helga and their kids since our wedding (which was nearly 7 years ago). Their daughter is now 16 and their son is 12. Hard to believe, since we hadn't seen them in such a long time.

Both kids are really into playing music. Dick had a great time playing some jazz with 12 year old Dylan. :)

Thank you, Doug and Helga (and your kids!) for such a wonderful evening. It was so great to see all of you again! xo


Dick, enjoying the train ride


the woman sitting across the isle from me on the train. She kept three pairs of glasses on then entire time


Dick and Dylan playing jazz together at home