Day 9 - On the Water!

Ah Matey!!!  We spent another wonderful day in Boston.  We took a water taxi to the USS
Constitution (Old Iron Side). Did you know that it was actually made of dense wood with over 6 miles of rope aboard?  When bullets hit it they bounced off and one of the patriots thought this was a sign that it was made of iron. Off in the distance from the U.S.S. Constitution was the amazing tower on Bunker Hill.  
We returned on water taxi and were greeted at the gate with bike taxis.  
We were taken to a "local" authentic italian restaurant.  We enjoyed listening to the workers speak to each other in their beautiful language.  We continued our hunt for resources (and a few souvenirs) at Faneuil Hall Market. 
 

 

 

 

Our last evening was spent on a sunset cruise on a tall ship.  We helped raise the sails and learned a few "sailor terms".  This ship had about 1 mile of rope.  Our cruise was picturesque!!!  

Our final drive to the airport took us through the tunnels again.

With heavy hearts we know it is time to leave this historical adventure....

"Tell me and I forget.  Teach me and I remember.  Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Frankin


Day 8 answers:

The current estimated value of the tea is 1.5 million dollars.

A wharf is a structure on the shore of a harbor or on the bank of a river or canal where ships may dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.  It may also include 

piers, warehouses, or other facilities necessary for handling the ships.
 

We enjoyed the strawberry apple tea which is able to be served hot or cold.