We went on two blog-related trips last year. The first was a two-night stay in Boston. We took the Acela, covered completely by our Amtrak points. The second was a quick trip to see a Civil War reenactment at Fosterfields in Morristown. A few pics from each.
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| One of the first sights we visited was Boston Common and the Robert Gould Shaw & 54th Mass. monument. |
Boston was in April, and much colder than we expected, especially downtown where the wind was funneled through the streets and on the open bay taking the ferry to see the Constitution. As much as we didn't get to see, we did pretty well considering. If I didn't already know I'm a Northeasterner through and through, going to Boston reminded me of that. I absolutely loved Boston and the ride through New England. The family really enjoyed the trip, too.
The other trip was a short Saturday afternoon in June to Morristown for the Fosterfields Civil War reenactment. I had been keeping an eye on the reenactment schedules last year, and one of my old units--the 7th New Jersey--was hosting this event once again after a hiatus. I got to see some old faces and take in the smell of black powder smoke. I tell you, it did spark a little flame inside to maybe try reenacting again. The boys had a great time and I'm going to try to take them to at least two this year. And if things fall the right way, we may try suiting up before this time next year.
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| Boston South Station. |
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| Old Ironsides. |
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| Charlestown Drydock. |
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| Soldiers and Sailors Monument. |
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| Newark Penn Station. |
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| Bi-Level NJ Transit Cars. |
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| Fosterfields Civil War reenactment dress parade. |
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| Marching off the field of battle. |
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