<p>I feel like I’m almost doomed to get sick… was watching Kate Plus 8 this week (yes, you can all berate me now) when she took the kids out deep sea fishing. All, but one, of the kids threw up. However, once they threw up, then slept, they woke up and were fine.</p>
<p>Then on my plane ride to Boston, someone about eight rows in front of me threw up. All I kept thinking was, “I’m so glad that never happens to me.” And it wasn’t even a rough plane ride (have been on some and have never gotten sick).</p>
<p>Whales or no whales, you’re right - the view of Boston Harbor is great.</p>
<p>Dress WARM. It’s only supposed to be about 70 tomorrow and it’s 10 degrees cooler once you get into the harbor/ocean. And it’s windy on the boat. A hat or scarf for your head, or a hoodie sweatshirt/jacket is a great idea. (Written by a person who went on a whale watch in July in capris and a 3/4 sleeve shirt and nearly froze to death).</p>
<p>Lafalum - I think I’m going to be raiding D1’s closet. I did NOT bring that kind of stuff with me. Good thing I’ve bought most of what’s in that closet so I don’t feel so bad about borrowing anything.</p>
<p>Probably too late, but most whale watch and tour operators sell Dramamine tablets right at the dock – so you should take some if you are worried about getting seasick.</p>
<p>They make you sleepy, so you may need a nap when you get back, especially after being out in all that fresh sea air!</p>
<p>Fendrock - we’re going to make a stop at a drug store this morning for some ginger tablets (I researched it further last night) and something like wintergreen Lifesavers. It seems as if continually sucking on some sort of candy can also help (aside from all the other obvious suggestions, like staying out on the deck and keeping an eye on the horizon). Our boat doesn’t leave until 2PM.</p>
<p>No naps. We’re going straight to dinner on the North End (granted all of our stomachs can, well, stomach it), then going to see The Town.</p>
<p>Am going to do my best to avoid the dramamine as I get sleepy just looking at a Benadryl tablet!</p>
<p>Another vote for the Gardner Museum and the ICA. Both are interesting. The ICA is fairly new and the architecture/view is spectacular–the collection is small and focuses on very contemporary works. I’m a fan of the glass flower exhibit at Harvard too. If the weather is nice when you’re in town and you want to commune with nature/history, I’d go to the Arnold Arboretum (they have bird walks and walking tours) or Mt. Auburn Cemetery (in Cambridge/Watertown, MA). Mt. Auburn is more than just tombstones–many famous people are buried there–Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, James Russell Lowell, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Margaret Fuller, and others. You can get a map and there are audio tour materials available–lots of great species of trees, shrubs, etc. Plus, some interesting architecture. After your walk, you can go back to Cambridge for lunch or dinner. There are many places at all price ranges. Personally, my favorites are the Harvest, Sandrine, and Rialto.</p>
<p>Thanks. It looks like we will have plenty of places to see on future visits too. Usually we visit family in Cape Cod in July and don’t spend much time in the city. </p>
<p>After looking at some dinner menus, I think we may try the trick of having our nice meal mid-day/lunch. Any neighborhoods that would be especially good for a nice lunch?</p>
<p>Someone on facebook recommended a place for lunch off of Newbury Street called Stephanies. It was absolutely wonderful… one of the best sandwiches I’ve had in my life - very eclectic menu, although somewhat on the high side.</p>
<p>Also, the only Wagamama in the states is in Boston (I believe at the Prudential Center). I’ve eaten at Wagamama in London and LOVE it and went to the one in Boston when I was there last month (with my daughter who first discovered it when studying abroad in London). Google it and go there. You’ll be glad you did, unless you plan on going to Europe any time soon. Very reasonably priced.</p>
<p>terriwtt - Thanks for the helpful suggestions. </p>
<p>We will look at Stephanies. Newbury Street is an area of Boston we have not seen. We could be OK with a pricey restaurant with a good recommendation. I just hate walking into an expensive place and gambling that it won’t be very good.</p>
<p>Wagamama’s is a good idea. I didn’t realize there were any in Boston (the website says there are 3… Fanuel Hall, Havard Square, Pru Ctr). I think my son enjoyed the chain in London. When I had asked an overseas coworker where to send high school tourists in in London, he recommended Wagamama.</p>
<p>Per coworker’s recommendation, we hope to try “Piccola Venezia” restaurant in the North End. Google it if you want to see the extensive and reasonably priced menu.</p>
<p>Enjoyed a nice lunch a couple of years ago at Abe and Louie’s on Boylston in Back Bay . Much cheaper at lunchtime than at dinner. Had a steak and tomato salad with blue cheese that was delicious. Has won some local awards , I believe, as a steakhouse.</p>