Ice and snow everywhere. I now know the meaning of "bitter cold." Californians have no clue.

Across the frozen river to the left are MIT and Harvard.

The public transportation system in Boston is supposedly very easy and efficient. We did not use it this trip. We were babies and relied on the GPS system in Linda's car.

I love the iron gates, the cobblestone sidewalks and the brick buildings.

Being in Boston gave me a sense of American heritage that I have never felt before growing up on the West Coast. History is everywhere.

New York photos will be posted next.