JFK Themed Weekend

About a month ago, Ben and I decided to have an entirely "Bostony" weekend--no Tex Mex, no going to the same old places we could visit in Texas--so we decided to make it a John F. Kennedy themed weekend. People in Boston (as well as all of New England) adore the Kennedy family. Not a day goes by when I don't hear someone reference the Kennedys--whether it is commenting on a bill that Senator Edward Kennedy passed in Congress, or how Jackie Kennedy used to wear her famous hats--everyone here is Kennedy obsessed. So, Ben and I thought it would be a good idea to learn more about the Kennedy legacy by visiting the JFK Aircraft Carrier as it was cruising through the port, and by visiting the John F. Kennedy Museum near the traditionally Irish area of town, South Boston, affectionately known to Townies as "Southie."

The USS John F Kennedy aircraft carrier was so massive that it took my breath away! It has been in the Naval fleet since 1964, but was decommissioned this March, and it decided to make a pit stop in Boston before it moved on to reside in Florida.

We had a great time visiting both the aircraft carrier and the museum. We also enjoyed some lobster and a bowl of New England clam chowder to go ahead and make it an over-the-top Bostony experience. ;-)

Here are some of the photos we took that day:

Ben in front of the JFK Museum


















Me in the JFK Museum Atrium
















More photos of the Atrium




The JFK Aircraft Carrier in the Boston Harbor



Coasting Seagull



On a side note, the Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign that is making an appearance all over Boston never fails to get Ben's attention...I think they are on the right track with their advertising if the goal is to get attention.