Boston. Busy. Bustling with a sea of young faces, all headed for a class or an appointment with friends, all headed to a destination. It was cold but there always seemed to be a sense of purpose in the air. I was visiting my best bud, who is currently studying in MIT. This was a cold winter in New England, and the snow fell hard and fast piling up roofs and roads, making everyone wish for that hot cup of chocolate.
Obviously compared to Portsmouth, Boston is that busy, busy city where there are things to do anytime. I met some interesting people, and I did the touristy things too. 🙂 The buildings in Boston seem to be all topsy turvy in some areas. Ingeniously designed and created, but haphazard looking, they seem to balance precariously as passersby walk nearby.
I got confused about getting a ticket for the subway, I was asked to donate money for an NGO, which was a rather funny encounter. I told the concerned person that I didn’t live in this country and I couldn’t schedule monthly payments as I was currently not working. He just stood there, looked at me, and said, But you’re so well dressed!!! HAHAHAHAAAH!!! WHaaaaaaaaaaaat???
Anyways, MIT is full of people from all over, and the institute itself is fun to walk around in. There’s actually quite a bit to do, if you are willing to brave the frigid air. I didn’t mind it, but I guess I always have too much energy. Before the river froze over, I went sailing on the River Charles, which was a nice experience. The sailing team of MIT were also practicing (if that is the right word to use) for their races, and they all seemed to be not bothered by the cold water, or by the death defying manoeuvres they executed on their sharp turns. The little boats were almost 90 degrees to the water!!! Honestly, I was just scared we (in our lack of experience) would crash into one. I, of course, did the sensible thing, and held on for dear life 🙂
Then there’s drinks in the Muddy Charles, fun, cheap beer, and great intellectual company.. (which I didn’t contribute much to. ;p ). I mean, people around me were talking about that AI course they were doing, the amount of ‘homework’ they get… (Those days are kinda behind me hehe).
On the journey from Portsmouth to Boston, I saw so many cars AND TRUCKS go off road because of the slippery icy roads. Eeks. Winter, I tell you.
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