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  • Sunday Rush Hour on the Esplanade Canoeway

    The canoeway on the Charles River Esplanade was busy Sunday afternoon while Storrow Drive was quiet.

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    A couple, out for a romantic gondola tour, smiled at passing paddlers from their sedate and elegant ride.

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    We stopped for a little while just to watch the parade of passing boats.

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    Most folks were taking it easy, but this trio paddled at high speed. Perhaps they were running late on their kayak rental return. 

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    Most boaters avoided the lily pads but a few, like this paddleboarder, cut a pathway through the plants.

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    These women used the patch of pads as a rest area to take a break and check their phones …

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    … before continuing on their way. (Or at least one of them continued paddling, the other must have been answering an important text.)

    While you do have to rent the boats, sitting and watching them go by is free!

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2015 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

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  • A Sunset Sail on the Charles

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    This crew from MIT enjoyed the last hour of light shining on the river and through their red sail.

    There are a couple more Monday Night sailing events (October 20th & 27th, 2014) out of the MIT sailing pavilion. It's fun to watch these skilled sailors compete from either the Boston or Cambridge shore.

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
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  • We Love June in Boston!

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    June is often the most gentle and gracious time of year in Boston. I really enjoy being here this month. This valentine to June in our adopted hometown was inspired by a conversation over on Trip Advisor. The crew there were collecting things that were happening during the month. My two cents worth was to let everyone know why Ed and I think June in Boston is so special.

    Most of the graduations are over. Just UMass Boston on June 1st and MIT on the 8th remain. Then, the locals and smartest of visitors have the city to themselves.

    The greenery is glowing. The city seems to take a deep breath and relax. There is just something special about this lull before the July 4th activity that makes it a sweeter place.

    It's a month to picnic and sit and read by the river. The weather is often the most comfortable of the year. Don't get me wrong. I love the rest of the year too, but June is special.

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    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Ed Cherubino  

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