Burly Mulligan: Boston Day 2

I woke up late because I didn't realize the alarm clock was set to pm, not am. Hurriedly I took a shower and we got ready to meet our group in the lobby. From there we took a shuttle bus, a subway, and a passenger train (similar to our Coaster) to the halfway point of the marathon. While waiting for the train, Nichole and I grabbed breakfast from a Dunken Donuts express. We both got coffees (note: if you want it black, like I, you need to express it, otherwise they cream and sugar it for you), and donuts. Nichole got a chocolate frosted and I got a Boston Kreme, of course.

Jude loved every minute of the trip on the three different modes of transportation! Before we embarked on our trip we had told him that we would be riding a bus and then a train. In response, he say "Bus! Train!" whenever anyone would ask him a question.

It was neat getting a little survey of Massachusetts, en route to the halfway point of the marathon. I have no idea what architectural style the homes were but they were A-framed with gables and such. Again, I don't know what they were, but seeing the old buildings was really neat. Jude just stared out the window nearly the entire way.

The halfway point was located in Wellesley. The marathon itself starts in Hopkinton and goes through seven more towns: Ashland, Framingham, Natick, Wellesley, Newton, Brookline, and Boston. In Boston, the marathon ends in Copley Square, alongside the Boston Public Library.

(Boston Public Library)

(In Wellesley, Sue not pictured)

We were in Wellesley for maybe 30-45min before we saw Sue and headed back to Boston were we made our way (after going in circles) to the T family meeting area (Thoen is Sue's last name). Jude fell asleep on the train and stayed asleep for awhile after we made it back to Boston. After waiting for maybe an hour, hour and a half, Sue finished after doing a great job (4hrs 11mins with an average mile of about 9 minutes) and she met her congratulating group.

Soon we made our way back on the subway and shuttle to get to our hotel only to make a detour back the the Tavern on the Water were we had dinner. I had a sirloin steak tip sandwich and another Boston lager. After full bellies, we headed over to Pat and Wendy's room were we stopped America's bakery were we got espresso drinks and dessert items. Pat and Wendy invited us to their room were we consumed our after dinner treats and hung out while Jude watched a movie and played on the iPad.