Spectacle Island

As we made the transition from New Hampshire to Boston Grandma and Grandpa came with us and stayed in the city. Of course with some extra hands around I jumped right into checking off some of the bigger sight seeing adventures. We took a ferry to one of Boston's Harbor Islands: Spectacle Island for a nature class. Since we were still new to the city the ferry ride that had free popcorn was an adventure in itself. Here's a view of the Island from our Ferry:

The nature class took place under a tent on the Island's shore. We learned about the wildlife that live in the trees on the Island. The Island was once used to quarantine people who had small pox. Then it was used as a dump! Now it is a habitat and beautiful refuge for some of the Harbor's birds and animals. We then were able to make bird feeders with pine cones, soy butter, and seed. Grandma and Grandpa were a HUGE help!

Ta-da! Ms. Elaine, our landlady was a great sport in allowing the girls to hang these on a tree in her yard. They were devoured before I could even catch a picture!

After the class we were able to explore the Island a bit. See the Boston skyline in the distance? Of course if we had swimsuits both girls would have gone right in the chilly water. BUT, I was saved this time because I didn't come prepared for a swim!