On Being Old--20 Cape Cod Caper-Day 5

The final day started with another delicious breakfast buffet. I don’t think I’ll ever learn not to eat so much at a buffet. Later we boarded the bus for the short drive to Quincy Market for some free time—only a couple of hours—before we depart for the airport.


Our first stop was at Faneuil Hall, the Cradle of Liberty.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
We walked up to the Great Hall on the second floor. We walked around the room feeling elated to be in the same space once occupied by such notable historical figures as Samuel Adams, Daniel Webster, Jefferson Davis, and Susan B. Anthony.


The National Park Service cooperates with the City of Boston to preserve the building. We were again treated to a most informative talk by one of the rangers.


 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

We rambled around the area.  Unfortunately we couldn’t go too far along the Freedom Trail.  We wander through the market area and found an ornament for our Christmas tree—we collect ornament from all the areas we visit.  At the groups meeting place we were treated to a little reenactment of the British regulars’ changing of the guard.

Our time in the Boston area is over.  We met some new friends; we saw new sights; we saw the area where our great nation had its roots.  This may have been our first trip to the area, but it will certainly not be our last.  As we walk back to the bus, we turn around for one last look at the Quincy Market.

Ciao