My New Part-Time Job

Okay, so it's really not a job nor do I get paid, but I find myself playing tour guide alot, and to be perfectly honest, I thoroughly enjoy showing out-of-towners my city. I never really understood Boston's allure when I was younger, but having lived in a few places over the last ten years before moving back to Beantown, it's easy to see why it's usually a must see place for west-coasters, especially for an Idahoan like Jae. Boston is rich in tradition and many people note it's "personality" - something many west-coast cities lack.

This round of tourists included Jae, a friend from the BYU days and her friend, Sara. Although Jae and I were in the same major, had numerous classes together, and shared many mutual friends, it had been seven years (I think) since I've seen her last.

Jae has a knack for finding peculiar stuff to see no matter where she goes, and her trip to Boston was no different. In addition to the main touristy stuff like the Freedom Trail, Quincy Market, etc, Jae also wanted to see the Harvard Anatomical Museum and the Mary Baker Eddy Library/Museum among other places.

But it must be noted that the top priority and the main reason for coming to Boston was to see John Williams conduct the Boston Pops at Symphony Hall (as mentioned about in a previous post). As a thank you for taking a few days off from work and being their tour guide, Jae and Sara graciously paid for my ticket to the concert.

It was good seeing Jae again and meeting Sara. I hope they enjoyed Boston as much as I enjoyed showing them my city.




Ah, yes, they were quick to realize the true rivalry between the Red Sox and Yankees.


Quincy Market


The reflection pool near the Prudential Center, part of the Church of Christ Scientist.


Another tour of Fenway. Too bad there wasn't an actual game being played on the nights they were in town.


The Harvard Anatomical Museum


Sara waiting to get onto the US Constitution


Duck tour.


Symphony Hall.


Jae enjoying her view of Fenway Park.


Walkway between the Prudential Center and Copley Place. For some reason Jae and Sara were excited to actually be on walkway like this. Are they that rare?