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Canada/New England 2016 Cruise - Part 4 (Boston, Newport, New York)

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Boston! Early AM, Boston skyline
Boston! Early AM, Boston skyline 		Boston Strong tug pulled alongside
Boston Strong tug pulled alongside		 Wasn't sure I'd see Boston lighthouse but I did. It's only manned LH left in U.S.
Wasn't sure I'd see Boston lighthouse but I did. It's only manned LH left in U.S. 		Could barely see Long Island lighthouse with all the trees in the way
Could barely see Long Island lighthouse with all the trees in the way		 Planes flew right overhead, and around us.
Planes flew right overhead, and around us. 		Got a great view of Logan when coming in 7AM
Got a great view of Logan when coming in 7AM
Docked around 7:30. It was cold & windy, perhaps because Hurricane Matthew was down south.
Docked around 7:30. It was cold & windy, perhaps because Hurricane Matthew was down south.		 A free shuttle dropped people off 2 blocks from Quincy Market
A free shuttle dropped people off 2 blocks from Quincy Market		 Quincy Market has been a market for a L-O-N-G time.
Quincy Market has been a market for a L-O-N-G time. 		Nearby was Faneuil Hall with its grasshopper weather vane
Nearby was Faneuil Hall with its grasshopper weather vane		 On 2nd floor was a beautiful, historical hall. An NPS employee explained its history & current uses.
On 2nd floor was a beautiful, historical hall. An NPS employee explained its history & current uses. 		Beautiful clock on balcony, Faneuil Hall
Beautiful clock on balcony, Faneuil Hall
Chairs, 2nd floor Faneuil Hall
Chairs, 2nd floor Faneuil Hall		 Site of Boston Massacre
Site of Boston Massacre		 These guys made me laugh.
These guys made me laugh.		 Beautiful carousel
Beautiful carousel 		Getting goofy with Red Auerbach
Getting goofy with Red Auerbach		 I took the T to Harvard. First saw a huge line for Harvard Coop. Then went on campus, where I ran into a very noisy picket line.
I took the T to Harvard. First saw a huge line for Harvard Coop. Then went on campus, where I ran into a very noisy picket line.
Never learned what they were striking for, but they sure were noisy, with cowbells, bullhorn, drums & chants
Never learned what they were striking for, but they sure were noisy, with cowbells, bullhorn, drums & chants		 Back on the ship, I saw this sailboat leaning as the huge Caribbean Princess ship left the harbor.
Back on the ship, I saw this sailboat leaning as the huge Caribbean Princess ship left the harbor. 		Time to leave! Got a little better look at Graves compared to the morning look, plus saw Boston lighthouse again.
Time to leave! Got a little better look at Graves compared to the morning look, plus saw Boston lighthouse again.		 We were treated to a fabulous sunset upon departure. You can just see Graves lighthouse in foreground.
We were treated to a fabulous sunset upon departure. You can just see Graves lighthouse in foreground.		 I got a postcard shot of the Boston skyline at sunset.
I got a postcard shot of the Boston skyline at sunset. 		During dinner we went through the Cape Cod Canal. Captain lowered part of bridge. A week prior, another ship bumped a light here
During dinner we went through the Cape Cod Canal. Captain lowered part of bridge. A week prior, another ship bumped a light here
Everyone's on stage for Salute show that evening.
Everyone's on stage for "Salute" show that evening.		 Salute (CD Ray Carr, HR Officer Lynn, Ambassador Iwona, Chief Purser, Concierge, Housekeeping Manager & others)
"Salute" (CD Ray Carr, HR Officer Lynn, Ambassador Iwona, Chief Purser, Concierge, Housekeeping Manager & others)		 Howard got a picture of our FABULOUS room steward Madi. Komang, her assistant (not pictured), was also awesome.
Howard got a picture of our FABULOUS room steward Madi. Komang, her assistant (not pictured), was also awesome. 		Captain Hansen was a great captain (on left, with GM Yves S & others)
Captain Hansen was a great captain (on left, with GM Yves S & others)		 Unknown staffer with Komang back right
Unknown staffer with Komang back right		 Next stop was Newport. Saw Rose Island lighthouse when we came in.
Next stop was Newport. Saw Rose Island lighthouse when we came in.
We rented a car & drove over to Jamestown Island. Saw ruins of Gull Rock Lighthouse in the water.
We rented a car & drove over to Jamestown Island. Saw ruins of Gull Rock Lighthouse in the water.		 A square lighthouse - Dutch Island
A square lighthouse - Dutch Island		 Windmill on Windmill Hill,Jamestown Island
Windmill on Windmill Hill,Jamestown Island		 Plum Beach shot from car on bridge.
Plum Beach shot from car on bridge.		 Warwick through fence at Coast Guard Station
Warwick through fence at Coast Guard Station		 Pomham Rocks from a fence at an apartment building
Pomham Rocks from a fence at an apartment building
Bristol Ferry lighthouse down by historic Mt. Hope Bridge
Bristol Ferry lighthouse down by historic Mt. Hope Bridge 		Seaweed at beach by Bristol Ferry
Seaweed at beach by Bristol Ferry		 Hog Island Shoal lighthouse from bridge
Hog Island Shoal lighthouse from bridge		 Back in Newport, did part of the Cliff Walk
Back in Newport, did part of the Cliff Walk 		Cliff Walk. I started at the street next to The Breakers
Cliff Walk. I started at the street next to The Breakers		 Collection of cairns along Cliff Walk
Collection of cairns along Cliff Walk
An unexpected surprise: Distant view of Sakonnel lighthouse. Had to google this one.
An unexpected surprise: Distant view of Sakonnel lighthouse. Had to google this one. 		Cliff Walk
Cliff Walk 		Tunnel on lower part of walk
Tunnel on lower part of walk		 Walkers ahead of me exit tunnel
Walkers ahead of me exit tunnel		 Cairns & cormorants
Cairns & cormorants		 Cliff Walk toward bottom
Cliff Walk toward bottom
Typical mansion toward bottom
Typical mansion toward bottom		 Cliff Walk mansion photographed through fence after braving rough part of Cliff Walk
Cliff Walk mansion photographed through fence after braving rough part of Cliff Walk		 Mansion near where I exited at end of walk
Mansion near where I exited at end of walk 		I was shocked when I got back to Perroti Park and saw this line, but it was for the Princess tenders
I was shocked when I got back to Perroti Park and saw this line, but it was for the Princess tenders		 Departing Newport
Departing Newport		 Rose Island light on departure 6-7p
Rose Island light on departure 6-7p
Windjammer in front of Fort Adams before sunset
Windjammer in front of Fort Adams before sunset		 Castle Hill Resort & windjammer as we headed south after departure
Castle Hill Resort & windjammer as we headed south after departure		 House on tiny island
House on tiny island 		Castle Hill Resort when leaving 6pm.jpg
Castle Hill Resort when leaving 6pm.jpg		 Castle Hill lighthouse
Castle Hill lighthouse 		Local pilot had an armed escort! We had never seen this before.
Local pilot had an armed escort! We had never seen this before.
Sailed close enough to Beavertail lighthouse that I could get a 200 mm shot around sunset
Sailed close enough to Beavertail lighthouse that I could get a 200 mm shot around sunset		 Our tender in Newport was practically empty for the first 5 minutes and then more people came.
Our tender in Newport was practically empty for the first 5 minutes and then more people came. 		Got up 5:30 the next morning to see the SOL from 5th deck of ship. Tough shot.
Got up 5:30 the next morning to see the SOL from 5th deck of ship. Tough shot. 		NYC skyline 6 AM from ship approaching cruise port at Hells Kitchen
NYC skyline 6 AM from ship approaching cruise port at Hells Kitchen		 The city that never sleeps looked like it was mostly sleeping at 6. Howard easily picked out the Intrepid Museum.
The city that never sleeps looked like it was mostly sleeping at 6. Howard easily picked out the Intrepid Museum.		 Got off the ship, took a cab to our hotel, checked our bags & walked around. The News building was nearby.
Got off the ship, took a cab to our hotel, checked our bags & walked around. The News building was nearby.
Interesting to get 5 dollar coins as change for a subway card. Didn't know NYC was still doing that.
Interesting to get 5 dollar coins as change for a subway card. Didn't know NYC was still doing that. 		Couldn't find Superman at the (Daily) News Building, but loved the globe.
Couldn't find Superman at the (Daily) News Building, but loved the globe.		 The U.N. was a short walk away
The U.N. was a short walk away		 Saw these guys on the sidewalk.
Saw these guys on the sidewalk. 		Chrysler Building was close to the hotel too
Chrysler Building was close to the hotel too		 Chrysler Building elevator
Chrysler Building elevator
Two six packs!
Two six packs! 		As I walked into Grand Central Terminal, Mary Chapin Carpenter's beautiful song ran through my head.
As I walked into Grand Central Terminal, Mary Chapin Carpenter's beautiful song ran through my head. 		Part of zodiac mural created in 1912
Part of zodiac mural created in 1912		 Apple has a huge presence. I'm not an Apple fan, but I did enjoy using the balcony up there.
Apple has a huge presence. I'm not an Apple fan, but I did enjoy using the balcony up there.		 In the afternoon, Howard wanted to relax so I headed down to see Calatrava's work at World Trade Center
In the afternoon, Howard wanted to relax so I headed down to see Calatrava's work at World Trade Center		 Of course I had to visit the 9-11 National Memorial for the 1st time. This is one of the 2 pools.
Of course I had to visit the 9-11 National Memorial for the 1st time. This is one of the 2 pools.
Inside Calatrava-designed Transportation/Retail Center
Inside Calatrava-designed Transportation/Retail Center		 One World Trade Center with Calatrava. He's a Spanish architect & I loved his work in Valencia.
One World Trade Center with Calatrava. He's a Spanish architect & I loved his work in Valencia. 		Plain shot of Crysler Building
Plain shot of Crysler Building 		I also took the subway & tram to Roosevelt Island, with this view of Manhattan
I also took the subway & tram to Roosevelt Island, with this view of Manhattan		 Queensboro Bridge from Manhattan
Queensboro Bridge from Manhattan		 From tram - Manhattan on left, Roosevelt Island on right.
From tram - Manhattan on left, Roosevelt Island on right.
Blackwell Island lighthouse - can add a new NY lighthouse to my list of lighthouses seen!
Blackwell Island lighthouse - can add a new NY lighthouse to my list of lighthouses seen!		 Two girls were having fun posing in the warmth of the late afternoon sun.
Two girls were having fun posing in the warmth of the late afternoon sun. 		Fisherman, Roosevelt Island
Fisherman, Roosevelt Island		 Coming back from Roosevelt Island on the tram
Coming back from Roosevelt Island on the tram		 Tramway in Manhattan
Tramway in Manhattan		 The Grand Central Terminal when I got back.
The Grand Central Terminal when I got back.
In the morning, we went to Central Park, 72nd Street entrance to see the Imagine memorial to John Lennon
In the morning, we went to Central Park, 72nd Street entrance to see the "Imagine" memorial to John Lennon		 Strawberry Fields is designated a quiet zone, but quiet is relative in NYC. Tourists were many & a guy sang Lennon songs.
Strawberry Fields is designated a quiet zone, but "quiet" is relative in NYC. Tourists were many & a guy sang Lennon songs. 		Building photographed from near Bow Bridge, Central Park
Building photographed from near Bow Bridge, Central Park		 Beautiful Bow Bridge from lakeside
Beautiful Bow Bridge from lakeside		 Belvedere Castle from the lake.
Belvedere Castle from the lake.		 San Remo apartments with reflection (Central Park, near 72nd St.)
San Remo apartments with reflection (Central Park, near 72nd St.)
Enjoying a great fall day in Central Park.
Enjoying a great fall day in Central Park. 		In the afternoon, we took Amtrak home - easy, comfy & fast. (Pizza in Penn Station)
In the afternoon, we took Amtrak home - easy, comfy & fast. (Pizza in Penn Station)
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