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... while looking for hotels. I do think however that is was a toss up between Linda and Cole...maybe equal winners.

Andy and Krista then dropped us off at the bus station on 30th Street in the city. On the way however they drove us to the famous "Rocky Stairs" where he runs up them in the movie. Of course we all had a run up them and back down. Linda challenged me to a race to get up and down them which I took on. I gave her a head start and then we were off.......
Not going to ...

... is our last day here. Went to Harvard and MIT this morning to soak in some of those intellectual rays. To be honest, Harvard was a little anti-climactic - sure it's a big campus, but it's just lots of old buildings! The significance wore off quite quickly, same with MIT. But a big thanks to James who showed me a little bit of the 'behind the scenes' stuff in the computer science department!

Heading to DC tomorrow morning..will write again soon!

xox

We leave for New Zealand a week from today. Everything Buzz needs is neatly packed in a rolling duffel bag. Every summer garment I own is piled on the bed in the guest room as I try to decide what to take and what to leave! I need outfits, he just needs clothes! We have our camera, ipod, computer, gps ...

loved the flight, and the hospitality of the BA business class experience. I even had a facial as I though it would be done by a dolly. Then some big gay guy came out to 'facial' me. I was petrified. I have to say that he did a really good job though!!

I REALLY made the most of the free champagne and wine on the flight too. Legs were a bit wobbly on my return to the good old US and A!

... slotted into small lots in the towns. Prices are, of course, astronomical! We checked out Vinyard Haven where Maria lives and her business is. Pity the weather was a bit gloomy, but you get the feel that when the sun shines, the place hums. Didnt see anyone famous tho, Obama is not coming to next month... shame, am sure he would have come over to say hi.

Got back in time for the girls to be taken on our final MASSIVE shopping ...

... I'm not going to lie, it got me rather excited about getting back into a school environment. I was back in Boston the next morning, but this time with my dad. We parked and walked around, marveling at the juxtaposition of the historical sites with the modern skyscrapers and starbucks of Boston today. The city was beautiful, and vibrant, and huge, and basically... awesome. We visited sites like Quincey Market ...

... the palaces and Andrew and I decided to walk up the Champs Elysee to see the Arc de Triomphe. We both were too tried to climb all the stairs, so I have left that as a mission for Andrew next time he goes back. Its not a necessity, but watching people try to navigate the rotary is thoroughly entertaining! We decided to head back to the hostel for a brief nap (once again I napped and Andrew emailed) before going to see the Annie Leibovitz exhibit. It ...

... us knew what we were doing got a brief introduction
at each. It was really interesting, though I wouldn't make a PROFESSION
out of it (just kidding, mom). The last winery had a goat farm, and
there was cheese paired with each of the wines. Also, because there
aren't the tax laws and such, the most expensive bottles of wine at
these places was about $20, the average being R19-R80 ($2.50-$11),
which was probably the best part. What a wonderful place South Africa ...

... of the presidential debates Kennedy knocks spots off Nixon not just because he was younger and considerably better looking but in the way he dealt with each issue without spending any time saying "that's a good question" or "I appreciate the view of my opponent but..." He goes straight for the issue, draws ypou into the debate and then drops back to earth convinced that Kennedy is THE DADDY!! Of course lurking beneath the surface is the inevitable issue of his assassination. You are ...

I am leaving this dump (not your house ma, I mean Boston) tomorrow. I didn't get any shots! I don't know exactly where I'm going yet. Now this is my idea of luxury vacation. I might put some pictures up here, or I might track you all down individually and make you look at them until you stop paying attention out of politeness and think, wow, what a jerk he is! Such a spoiled ...