Wednesday, May 11, 2016

TRAVEL | April 2016 Part IV | Boston

Hope you guys aren't sick of reading about my travel adventures yet, because this is a recap of the last - and arguably the best - part of my trip. Boston, baby!

TRAVEL | April 2016 Part IV | Boston
Beacon Hill

So what was I doing in Boston, you might ask, when clearly I was just in Rotterdam for my dad's marathon, and partying it up (not really) in Amsterdam? Well - thanks for asking - we flew from Amsterdam to Boston because my dad also qualified for the 120th Boston Marathon. My dad is a prime example of age being just a number - he's over sixty years old and runs marathons and 100km ultra-trail races like they're nothing. Just two years ago, he and I traveled around Europe together for a month because he decided he wanted to run a marathon every week. Four marathons in four weeks - Barcelona, Rome, Paris, and London. Such a badass.

Anyway, I've always loved visiting Boston - I spent two of my four college thanksgivings there with my closest pals who all went to school in the area (whereas I studied in Washington DC). Being back in Beantown was quite a nostalgic occurrence, and I enjoyed every second of it. It was my first time being a part of the crowd at the Boston Marathon, and the city - especially the finish line - was buzzing with so much energy and excitement that it was hard not to feel like a huge interconnected community. Our family friends also came down from Toronto to support my dad - they have both known me since I was a baby - and it was amazing to be together again after all these years.

TRAVEL | April 2016 Part IV | Boston - Amsterdam airport
Boarding in Amsterdam to Boston

TRAVEL | April 2016 Part IV | Boston - Pinkberry
Pinkberry!

TRAVEL | April 2016 Part IV | Boston - Boston Marathon Expo
Boston Marathon Expo

TRAVEL | April 2016 Part IV | Boston - Boston Marathon Expo
My dad's name on the "wall of runners"

TRAVEL | April 2016 Part IV | Boston - Boston Marathon Expo
#Boston2016 #RunBold

TRAVEL | April 2016 Part IV | Boston - Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill

TRAVEL | April 2016 Part IV | Boston - Chinatown
Chinatown

TRAVEL | April 2016 Part IV | Boston - Faneuil Hall
Faneuil Hall Marketplace

TRAVEL | April 2016 Part IV | Boston - Quincy Market
Inside Quincy Market

TRAVEL | April 2016 Part IV | Boston - Quincy Market
The central atrium

TRAVEL | April 2016 Part IV | Boston - Boston Marathon sunrise
Sunrise on race day

TRAVEL | April 2016 Part IV | Boston - Boston Common
Race day at Boston Common

TRAVEL | April 2016 Part IV | Boston - Boston Marathon
Daddy Sit near the finish line

TRAVEL | April 2016 Part IV | Boston - Boston Marathon finisher medal
The 120th Boston Marathon finisher medal

TRAVEL | April 2016 Part IV | Boston - Ruth's Chris Steak House
Celebratory dinner at Ruth's Chris Steak House inside Boston's Old City Hall

That's a wrap, guys - my adventures in Rotterdam, KinderdijkAmsterdam and Boston! These two weeks have been an absolute blast, and I am so happy and proud to be able to support my dad and also see the world together!

I'm actually thinking about doing a few travel posts recapping all the places and adventures I got up to with my dad on all his previous marathon trips. Hopefully you guys will see that soon.

Stay tuned for a massive makeup and beauty haul - I'm talking Sephora, Colourpop and more! Meanwhile, check out my previous Rituals and Kiko haul if you haven't already!

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