Newport: Day One

Our fourth day of the trip was considered more as a traveling day. We were supposed to wake up at 8:00, it ended up being more like 8:45 before actually getting up. 

We picked up our morning pastries and lattes at the highly recommended Flour bakery. 

We took the train from the Back Bay station to Providence, Rhode Island, where we then toured both Brown University and Providence College.

Brown University.

Brown University.

From Providence my aunt offered to drive us to Newport, Rhode Island, to drop us off at our hotel, Hotel Viking.

Tomorrow will be spent wandering around the lovely town of Newport. During the hours between now and then, I will be hoping for some snow fall... It's in the forecast, but we'll see!
-Eva

Boston: Part Three

We actually woke up on time today! Instead of missing our alarm and waking up four hours late, we each set an alarm to 8:45, and got out by 10 this morning! First stop, Harvard.

Red line subway!

A wonderful German man performing in the subway.

Funny thing is... we only stayed on the campus for ten minutes. We then headed back on the red line towards the Park Street stop, and walked along the Freedom Trail until stopping in a small pub for lunch.

Granary Burying Ground - holds the tomb of Paul Revere, Mother Goose, Ben Franklin's parents, and many more historical figures.

Massachusetts State House on the Freedom Trail

The absolutely remarkable Holocaust memorial in downtown Boston.

After an unsuccessful search for Boston's famous lobster rolls, we ended up eating a wonderful dinner at Stephi's on Tremont. My mother and I split four cheese macaroni with bacon, spinach and arugula salad, and rosemary french fries, while Ruby ordered New England seared cod with bacon corn chowder and roasted potatoes.                          

                                            

What a beautiful day! Off to Providence tomorrow!

-Eva

Boston: Part Two

We began a little late today, after accidentally sleeping past noon. However, we toured both Boston University and Boston College, falling in love with both. 

Boston University:

Boston University's Bay State Road brownstones

We walked along the beautiful Charles River Path and saw lots of snow. 

Eva the tree hugger.

Boston College: 

We successfully navigated the Green Line

Perfect end to the night with yummy Italian food from Papa Razzi

Boston: Part One

Spring Break 2013, also known as Ruby and Eva's trip to the East Coast. Here begins day one of our ten day adventure:

early morning at Penn Station

Ruby's second attempt at a circle door

snow!

Charlie's Sandwiches - our first stop in Boston. Incredibly kind staff and excellent food.

snow covered bench near on our adorable street here in Back Bay 

Rutland Square

snow covered patio near our house

Anthropologie.

great coffee shop, recommended to us by the helpful girls at Patagonia

excited after finding the perfect gift for one of our best friends at Prem La

preppy heaven at Skirtin Around

yummy olive oil tasting at Boston Olive Oil Company

the cutest boot display you will ever see at Timberland

Sweet, one of Boston's most delicious cupcake shops

Newbury Street in the evening is quite a lovely sight 

dinner by twinkle-lights

Bay Area Road Trip

Sometimes, a road trip is exactly what you need.

This weekend took us on an adventure to some of Northern California's bests: Berkeley, San Francisco, and Santa Cruz.

One of our first stops at University of California, Berkeley- Foothill Residence Halls on the northside of campus. 

Eva found flowers at the Foothill octagon.

Alex was caught in an embrace by a unusually large bear.

Future archaeologist right here.

BART was a bit of a challenge, resulting in a few mistakes and lots of laughs.

KidPower park in Mission District, San Francisco

Exploring one of the Mission District's many mural alleys.

The lovely Dolores Park

Saturday night.

Sunday morning at University of California, Santa Cruz

Flowers amidst the forest

 

 Downtown Santa Cruz

Street performers and henna tattoos to end the weekend