John F. Kennedy Library and Museum

On July 16th, we visited the JFK Library, on the Boston Harbor.  The architecture of the building was amazing.  It was designed by I.M. Pei.

This is a picture of the interior.  The building is just feet from the water.

Two of Jackie's dresses

After this excellent experience we stepped outside to enjoy the grounds that surround the library.

Bath, Maine

On July 12th, Mike, Houston and I drove up to Bath, ME to visit our friends Tom and Sarah.  They live in our apartment building in Cuenca, EC and just happened to be vacationing in the US at the same time.  Here are some pictures of the trip.

Rest stop in Kennebunk

When we arrived at Tom and Sarah's house we were treated to samples of Maine lobster.  Mike and I aren't fans of lobster, but hey, we were in Maine. We then followed Tom and Sarah a short distance to Damariscotta, ME to enjoy lunch at one of their favorite places.

View of the city

We then drove to New Harbor to see the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse.

Tom and Sarah then took us on a tour of Bristol, ME.

We all had a great time.  Special thanks to Tom and Sarah for being great hosts and guides in such a beautiful part of the country.

Boston Tea Party

On July 10, Mike, Houston, and I visited the site of the Boston Tea Party. First, we ate at the No Name Restaurant.

That was very good seafood. A friend of ours in Cuenca recommended it.  Very old school style with interesting servers. Our waiter nicknamed Houston "Pop." Of course, I never let him forget it! After lunch we were re-energized and ready to visit the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum.

Once inside, there was a re-enactment of the meeting held prior to dumping the tea into the Boston Harbor.  I was chosen for a very small speaking role.

After the meeting we headed to the ship.

Inside the Ship

On the ship's deck

Afterwards, we stopped by the Whiskey Priest for a snack and to enjoy the view.

I learned more about the Boston Tea Party, from this experience, than I ever learned from a textbook.