4th of July Boston

Decided that it was time to do something big for 4th of July, and it turned out that we were in luck. One of the hugest 4th of July celebrations just happens to be on the banks of the Charles River in Boston. It's this all day event with live music and food and (of course) an enormous firework display.

We camped out early in the morning at a great spot under a willow-like tree. Met up with an eclectic group of friends (Becky - new friend I worked with in Nepal who happens to work in New Haven, CT; Becky's cousin and several friends; and fellow intern Aram along with his wife Natalie.) What a great time of relaxation and getting to know one another. We ate a delicious picnic lunch, read books, listened to music, talked about religion and politics and everything in between, and had a great 4th of July. Soooo hot though, and sooooo many people.

Before the fireworks even began, we were dazzled with this sunset...

And the fireworks...wow...couldn't get a photo that could show how awesome it was. We were right on the bank of the river and they shot off the fireworks from barges in the middle of the river, so they were actually directly above our heads! My parents were watching on tv and said it was even incredible from their living room. Yep, that good. :)