TEXAS RANGER: Gloucester, MA to Boston, MA August 19--20

     I can't say that we "slept in" in Gloucester, because the fishing boats were up and going by 0400, but we did at least stay in bed a little later than usual because the run to Boston would be fairly short. We got underway around 0900, and passed Salem and Marblehead and arrived in the Boston Harbor a little after noon. We found our way through all of the ferry boat traffic and other boat activity, and docked at Boston Yacht Haven. We are on Commercial Wharf right off of Christopher Columbus Park on the North End waterfront, and the ferries buzz in and out a few feet away.
     Boston is a fascinating historical city, and we enjoyed revisiting many historic sites we had seen on previous visits. Today's major industries are Finance, Medicine, Education, and Tourism. Along with quirky speech, they also have other quirky things, as you will see in some of the photos below of new-style public outhouses, street signs, special doors for short people, etc. While one brother was away in the army, a father died and left his land to his two sons. The son at home build a house on the lot, leaving only a very narrow spot thinking his brother could not use it. The brother however, to spite him, build an extremely narrow abode. The first house is gone, but the "Spite House" remains. The teapot has a boiler in an adjacent basement, and has spewed forth steam 24-7-365 since 1873, regardless of what type of business has occupied the premises.
     A relatively new attraction which we enjoyed is the Boston Tea Party Museum and replica ships...very well-done with actors to involve you in that momentous evening, and it is a great "kid" attraction also. It is adjacent to the Boston Children's Museum. And don't forget, as the last photo reminds you, that your mother said to always dry well under your arms after you bathe! We will savor good North End Italian food tonight, and then move south to Plymouth (can't afford to stay here any longer).