The final day in Boston was spent visiting the end of the Freedom Trail. We waited at the TD Garden center for the rest of the party. While waiting, I noticed the window cleaners busy working on an nearby building.
Window Cleaners At Work, Boston
We walked across the Charleston Bridge to make our way towards the old naval dockyards where the USS Constitution is docked. This ship was built in 1797 using white oak and live oak laminated together for the hull. The combination was successful in resisting bombardment by cannon balls during the War of 1812. The cannon balls bounced off the hull.
USS Constitution
I found this floating barrier at the side of the dock. I carefully found a good location where I could make an image.
Slickbar Floating Barrier
With the overcast weather, I was looking for other backgrounds. Reflecting from the water were the three masts of the USS Constitution.
Reflected Masts
We lined up to visit the Constitution. At the stern, the rudder chains were reflected in the water.
USS Constitution Waterline
The Constitution has the main gun deck fitted with some 40 cannons.
USS Constitution Gun Deck
On our way out, I made an image of some of the rigging.
USS Constitution Rigging
Soon after this, we parted ways with Wojtek and Kerril, and made our way back to the hotel by subway and bus. The subway system has some turnstiles that are no longer used. Walking behind the turnstile, I made this image of where the young lady on the right was looking towards the direction of the approaching train. On examining the image, I noticed the person framed on the left side of the image looking back the other way.
Subway Scene, Orange Line
We all enjoyed a great trip to the Boston area, enjoying meeting up with family again.