As we lowered the dingy and pulled away from the boat , all we could hear was Bella barking , saying where are you going without me?...To the train to Boston.. I  was very excited to be boarding the commuter train as I haven't been on a train in a long time and I love them. We got to the depot 20 minutes early for the train so across the street I went and got us coffee, tea and a pistachio scone, we never had one of those before pretty good. Boarded the train and paid for our round trip ticket. The seats were facing the opposite way as we were traveling so we had to turn in our seats to check everything going past us. I'm sure you could tell we were tourists... The train ride was about an hour when we reached the North terminal. Stopped to find out about the trolleys that stop at all the must see places, but they wanted $36.00  a piece and we all know we didn't do that. However we did get a good map to walk with and the info desk told us it was the best one. The lady said just head out the door turn right then left and we were on our way. The first stop was a Cobb Cemetery, a very old burial ground with headstones that had winged skulls,winged cherubs or an urn with a weeping willow branch all dated from the earliest 1600's but most were from the 1700's and 1800's.Stone carvers did  all the work and depending on how much money you had was what you got.Next stop was North Church where Paul Revere and his fellow patriots alerted the towns people that the British were coming, and lite the lantern one if by land and two if by sea.. The man who lite the candles had to jump out a window to not get caught by the British. The very window is on display in the church.We followed the Freedom Trail all thought out Boston. They have a red brick trail on the sidewalks so you can just follow it and get to see all of the historical places where the Revolution began and took place. We stopped to have a drink in the Green Dragon Tavern which was a hotbed meeting place for Boston Revolutionaries.We were very impressed to find out that Irish immigrants had a very large part in our history. They volunteered  for all the conflicts that took place in our early history. But were not recieved well by the original settlers..We walked the Italian section and bought lunch at a market of olives and good cheese, only thing missing was a glass of red wine..We saw Paul Revere's home and all the places that Ben Franklin had been. It made us very proud of our American heritage and to think the Revolution started over taxes, makes you think doesn't it.. We walked all the way  across town to the bar Cheer's but they didn't know my name.. Still it was pretty neat to sit where the show was filmed. We think they used both the upstairs and down for filming as the set is not big enough for all the show displayed. But we did see that they sell Norm's nuts, too funny. After that it was a walk though Boston Commons( it's a big park) on our way back to the North end for dinner. As we were walking I met a local  Italian lady who told me where to eat that wouldn't break the bank, the food was good and the atmosphere was awesome. I stopped at a bakery for our late night dessert,Italian cookies and cannole.. Yummy... That is one thing about the north great bakeries, like I  need one...oh yeah I do....When the day  in Boston was over we had a excellent time and loved all the history, this town is a must see ..If you ever get the chance do it.. Just walking the city with all the hills is a workout with a lovely view. Just don't try to live  here though, the rents start at $2,000.00 for a 2 bedroom apt.. Who makes that kind of money, I guess the working people must live outside the city..Or their families have been here for generations.. We loved our time here, it was worth a days pay from the RNC..  Back to the railway station we went and boarded to get back to Gloucester and Bella. And what a good girl she was, not a mess anywhere on the boat.. She did go on a hunger strike why we were gone, but as soon as she got done licking us, she filled her belly. Today was one of another of the amazing things we have gotten to do, we are so very grateful do have been able to do it.. This is what dreams are made of...