Sound on the Charles

 Sitting dockside on the Charles River, enjoying the usual sounds of the river currents rushing the docks continuing towards the shoreline, I stop to enjoy the sights, something I would not usually be able to enjoy until late April mid May. The temp is about 50 degrees and the city soundscape of Boston fills the backdrop, reminding me why I enjoy my time here so much.  What should be a cold winter day is substituted for an unseasonably mild 54 degrees as foretasted by local meteorologists.  Apparently it will be like this for the remainder of the week.  Last year this time it was a mere 28 degrees.  It... is... a ...day.  

While in some cities you might enjoy the weather, the beaches, night life or theater; you might even enjoy an abundance of those things; Boston however has just the right balance of all of these amenities.  Compact and filled like nuts in a Snickers bar, Boston is very satisfying. Boston can be viewed as the Little Big City or the big little city- it's true.  All of this in a compact area makes it easy to act as an ambassador to the City.

  Highland Park is my most favorite area in Boston. From here you have access to every one of the most interesting aspects of the City- all within fifteen minutes.  From the Museum of Fine Arts (mfa) to the USS Constitution, from Fenway Park to the theater district- all are nearby.  Perhaps the most charming attribute of Highland Park in Boston, is it's suburban feel. 50-75 year old trees line back yards and streets- a feature found in few other areas in Boston, with such density- though each neighborhood has its uniqueness. But here one can feel as though they can get comfortably lost while remaining in the City- this is the place to be.


 If mild weather glitches have you eagerly anticipating the more permanent warmer days slow your role for just a bit- it's coming.  Before you know it you will find yourself making regular visits to the Charles River.  Whether you like to walk, run, cycle or just sit and observe, the Charles is a great retreat. Do you hear it?  It's calling you.
As this new 2012 season of tourism approaches, visitors be mindful; you won't want to miss Boston this year.  And feel free to visit Puddingstone Place Bed and Breakfast- it is equally beautiful; and of course it is in Highland Park.