I had another conference, this time in Massachusetts. After my lengthy (and enjoyable) train ride to Chicago, I decided to take the train to Massachusetts. It was a beautiful ride, and much shorter than the ride to Chicago! We rode through Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey (not particularly nice), but when we rode through New York, I perked up a bit. I couldn’t see much across town, but I definitely got my first sight of both the Empire State Building and the Brooklyn Bridge – I am planning a visit to NY in August, and I can’t wait! After NY, we rode through Connecticut – it was beautiful! There were so many small towns on the water, Mystic, Bridgeport, New London. In Bridgeport, there was a minor league ballpark (I think) built overlooking the water – what a great place to catch a game!
After a 7 hour trip to Boston’s South Station, I hopped on a commuter train to Bridgewater, where my conference was being held. I checked into my room in the dorms – a room of my own in a shared suite. I didn’t mind staying in the dorms, but it would have been much better if they had given me an actual blanket. The blanket they provided was literally a large piece of canvas – like the kind I would throw on the ground before painting a room. But other than being a bit cold, the dorm accommodations were satisfactory.
The conference, which was focused on child and family programs and policy, was pretty good. It was fairly small, which means I could easily meet people who research some of the same things I do. I also got to see Sherylle, my supervisor at home, and we ended up taking the train back into Boston on Thursday night for dinner at the Union Oyster House. Across from Faneuil Hall, the Union Oyster House is the oldest restaurant in the country! We didn’t have much time, so we took the train in, ate dinner, and took the train back.
On Friday, after the conference sessions, I took the commuter train to Boston one last time. I made a quick visit to Faneuil Hall, in part to be a bit of a tourist, and also to visit one of the only 2 Wagamama’s restaurants in the country. When I was living in England, a new noodle bar had just opened (Wagamama’s) and I LOVED it! Now, there are Wagamamas across England and around the world – and only 2 in the US – and they’re both in Massachusetts! Anyways, I made a special trip to Faneuil Hall so that I could eat there. Love it!
After a snack at Wagamama’s, I headed back to South Station to catch the commuter train to Rhode Island. (more on that in the next entry)
After a 7 hour trip to Boston’s South Station, I hopped on a commuter train to Bridgewater, where my conference was being held. I checked into my room in the dorms – a room of my own in a shared suite. I didn’t mind staying in the dorms, but it would have been much better if they had given me an actual blanket. The blanket they provided was literally a large piece of canvas – like the kind I would throw on the ground before painting a room. But other than being a bit cold, the dorm accommodations were satisfactory.
The conference, which was focused on child and family programs and policy, was pretty good. It was fairly small, which means I could easily meet people who research some of the same things I do. I also got to see Sherylle, my supervisor at home, and we ended up taking the train back into Boston on Thursday night for dinner at the Union Oyster House. Across from Faneuil Hall, the Union Oyster House is the oldest restaurant in the country! We didn’t have much time, so we took the train in, ate dinner, and took the train back.
On Friday, after the conference sessions, I took the commuter train to Boston one last time. I made a quick visit to Faneuil Hall, in part to be a bit of a tourist, and also to visit one of the only 2 Wagamama’s restaurants in the country. When I was living in England, a new noodle bar had just opened (Wagamama’s) and I LOVED it! Now, there are Wagamamas across England and around the world – and only 2 in the US – and they’re both in Massachusetts! Anyways, I made a special trip to Faneuil Hall so that I could eat there. Love it!
After a snack at Wagamama’s, I headed back to South Station to catch the commuter train to Rhode Island. (more on that in the next entry)
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