又见波士顿，依然只匆匆一瞻 (外加一点真人秀)

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I have been to Boston many times over the years, however, all but once were for business, and therefore, the theme has always been the same, i.e., airport - hotel- business meetings - hotel - airport, with perhaps a tiny bit of time in between for excursions such as meeting up with old friends. Sightseeing has never been able to make it to my schedule, and this time would be no exception.

As usual, my hu*****and and the two kids saw me off at the airport on Sunday morning. I walked off after kissing them byebye and promising to send pictures so that they would know what Mommy was doing and where Mommy was.. While I was walking towards my gate, I noticed, interestingly, an exhibit on fashions and patterns and the ways to make them in the old days.

There were a variety of sewing machines from different eras, and I found these mini-ones very intriguing.

This illustrates when sewing classes were part of normal school curriculum.

And these are the various sewing accessories used in the past..

Quite fascinating. Unfortunately, I did not really have the luxury of time to look at the entire exhibit and had to go board my flight.

By the time I landed in Boston, it was already past 8pm, and the evening air was a bit chilly for me...On the way to the hotel, I snapped this picture while the taxi was waiting at a stop light.. The New England style is so much different from what I used to see..

My room on the 20th floor has a view of the city and the water. I would be asleep amid the city lights under the night sky..

A closer picture of the view out of my window with the river in the distance.

Without water, a city would be one without a soul - well, just my opinion :-).

I was quite hungry but in no mood to dine in a restaurant. So I ordered room service despite of knowing that the food would be pathetic at best..Sautéed spinach and a clam chowder..

My Monday schedule was horrendous so much so that I only had 30 minutes for lunch, and there was not so much of a selection. Here was my horrible lunch in its entirety.

The lunch, however, was made up by what I got at the evening reception.. Here were the sea bass and lamb chop both of which were delicious..

And look at the desert!

So much for the food. Now taking a step back, I actually went for a stroll before heading to the reception, aiming to find that waterfront I saw out of my hotel room window.

It was a beautiful walk passing through tree lined neighborhood mixed with shops and residences..

I fell in love with the front of residential buildings like this.. Isn't it charming?

This statue is in a nice little park right in the middle of a street..

Finally, the water..

Now back at the reception, there was quite a variety of entertainment..

...and the decor..

A wonderful water view I snapped while walking out of the reception..

Tuesday saw me wandering about Chinatown trying to find a place for dinner..As far as I know, almost every Chinatown in the States has a decorative gate..Boston is no exception.

I used the fail-safe criterion of %occupany to screen for dinner venues, and this place passed on the very first glance..

I ordered 水煮鱼。Great choice..

Two of the business dresses I wore during my stay.

Wed. lunch - lobster wrap - was a huge step up from prior...

The decor for the evening at the Museum of Fine Arts..

Now this is a piece of modern art I could not get. Anyone else would like to give it a try?

Here is a painting from my favorite artist. Does anyone care to guess who?

This is a very fascinating piece of art display, playing with glass, mirrors and reflection.

I was attracted by the colors of this sculpture in the shape of a person..

Tomorrow would be hectic, and I would also bid goodbye to this beautiful city. Let me leave you with a picture of hers seen from my hotel window..

Hope you have enjoyed my story. Thank you.