15 June  2009
 This morning I said  goodbye to my Mom and left for New York City.  Amtrak runs a train up the  east coast and my first stop is Boston.  By the end of the week I should be  on trail.  Hopefully all the possessions I will need are with me - and not  too much "extra".  My pack weighs in at 37 pounds which I am informed is  "horrible" and needs to decrease dramatically.  So, challenges lie  ahead.
 Upon arrival in  Boston, took some time to walk along the Charles River and then around the old  sections of the city including Beacon Hill and Commonwealth Ave.  Beautiful  brick homes and lots of US History.  Plan to investigate further  tomorrow.
 The train trip was  relaxed and enjoyable.  It is nice to be able to walk around and the  overall comfort and service is far superior to plane travel.  Perhaps that  is why the train was mostly full.
 
 
 

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