The Distracted Wanderer

A little over a year ago, I had the chance to stay in a Boston hotel that I'd had my heart set on for quite a few years - the beautiful and historic Omni Parker House which Harvey D. Parker introduced to Boston on October 8th, 1855 and which is located in one of the most ideal spots in Boston right on the Freedom Trail and within walking distance of many local attractions including Boston Common and Public Gardens, Faneuil Hall, the Massachusetts State House, and more. I wrote a post about that visit which you can find here if you've not found it already but as with all good things, one visit was simply not going to be enough and after taking the Omni Parker House off of the top of my "Bucket List of Places to Stay" which is made up of hotels that belong to the Historic Hotels of America as I can't help it - I'm a history nut! - I added it right back on to the list again with the promise that I'd get back there again someday. Thankfully ...

Once upon a time (translated: so long ago that I can't remember exactly when it was!) I took a trip to Boston with my cousin so that we could walk The Freedom Trail – a collection of sixteen locations and buildings in the downtown Boston area that highlight the history and beginnings of our American Revolution. Though there are various and assorted guided tours that are available for visitors wishing to explore the Freedom Trail, when my cousin and I went to Boston we decided to walk the Trail on our own and visit history at our own leisurely pace. As we made our way along the 2.5 mile red-brick walking trail that leads visitors through Boston’s history and role in the Revolution, there were several guided tours also visiting the various sites along the Trail. As my cousin and I stopped to take pictures outside of Boston's Old City Hall, I overheard a costumed Freedom Trail guide telling the group he was leading about the building across the street. As he told them of the...