Boston Commons

I had the great pleasure of traveling to Boston this past week for an audiology conference where I learned a lot and had a ton of fun. Of course I couldn't walk through the old historic streets and parks without taking a few pictures to share. Unfortunately the beautiful warm weather along the east coast decided to disappear while I was in Boston. However, the cloudy sky actually made it easier to take pictures.
Boston Commons is the large park right in the middle of the city and this is where most of the shots are from. Hopefully I will be able to go back to Boston when all the flowers are in full bloom but the bones of the park were still great to see.

ENJOY!

Blooming trees along the street

Public Garden started in 1837

These strips of pansies brought some color to the landscape.

The grounds of Boston Commons

Gate to the Commons

Old South Church I believe

Paul Revere's Tomb

Graveyard where Paul Revere is buried. Interesting to see tombs date back to the 18th century.

Pittsburgh Spring

Crab Apple Blossoms

So spring has decided to come early here in Pittsburgh which I am certainly not complaining about. The daffodils and crocuses are spreading their petals and the trees are covered in lovely blooms. While walking to class this afternoon I stopped to take some pictures of the lovely signs of spring. I really the like contrast of the beautiful flowers and trees against the architecture of the city.

Flowering white crab apple tree in front of Bellfield Towers

Magnolia Tree and Heinz Chapel

Redbud tree outside of Bellfield Hall.

 I couldn't decide which of the two close ups I liked better, so I decided to put up both.

Outside of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and Art

Love the arching of the trees

Can't believe I am in the middle of the city.

Cathedral of Learning and Stephen Foster Memorial with beds of daffodils in Schenley Plaza.

Magnolia and cherry trees on the lawn of the William Pitt Union

Magnificent Magnolia

Upside Down Cherry Tree

I hope this encourages you take a walk outside and take in the beauty and warmth of spring in your own neighborhood.

Winter at Valley Forge

Yes it has been awhile since my last post but with finals, Christmas, my birthday and New Years I just didn't have a chance to post anything. I was home in Philly for 2 weeks for Christmas and with all my crazy family I needed some alone time so I went over to Valley Forge Park for a few hours for some peace and quiet. I wanted to go along a trail behind the picnic area but it was already closed off, so instead I wandered around behind the church. Unfortunately it didn't snow, which would have made everything more beautiful but I still found some winter wonders.

View of the sun setting in the park.

Log cabin from Washington's troops.

Metal gate behind the church

Twisty old tree in the cemetary

Archways

View of the park from the church steps

Arches

Love the detail

Make sure to take some time out for yourself when things get hectic. Take a camera along because you never know what interesting things you will see.