Liz and I finally arrived in Boston on Friday around 2pm. We hung out in Little Italy waiting for Ellifer's train. Liz was running on one hour of sleep in addition to driving 8 hours that day. She was quite hyper. Both of us were running on overdrive adrenaline.
Later, Liz, Ellifer, and I found Sheila and Molly having a happy hour or two or three at Fire and Ice. For all of you who don't know, this is my bestest of friends from childhood. Our middle school afternoons were usually spent swinging on the swings in backyard until the sun set. It was romantic and endearing, and it was the set of a lifelong friendship in the making. We both look so happy with each other, don't we?
Some of my two favorite girls looked beautiful Friday night...we had such a good time.
Saturday rolled around, and Liz was not running on only 5 hours of sleep in 2 days. No doubt, she was still cheery. She really didn't have a choice but to be happy...we were at the Head of the Charles represented by the entire UVM alum network, minus a few dearly missed friends. We walked a couple of miles along the Charles that morning, watched the fabulous scullers go by, wishing we could be in half as good as shape as them. Liz and I got inspired, went for a run that afternoon, amped on coffee and excitement. We found a great corner yard sale where I could have easily dropped $50 on great wall art. We both ignored the urge and ran on (considering we didn't have any money on us anyways.
That Saturday night was fabulous, as UVM rowers and alum took over the back end of a bar on Harvard Square. Beer went down, speeches were made, and the newest addition to the family, little Riley, laughed with all of us. That was the beginning of a great night. Details of that night thereafter are saved for team reminiscing sessions.
Sunday, the UVM girls looked great trucking down the river. Prior to their row under the Weeks Bridge, many 8s almost crashed. We were afraid for them, but Abigail did not fail them, successfully steering them through. Great row girls!!
Now the time called for Liz and to drive home to Maryland/DC. Ha, really looked forward to that. We left Boston at 4pm (after driving all over Brighton to drop off a parking pass), and basically didn't stop laughing until we parted at the Park & Ride in Maryland.
WHAT an AMAZING trip...I am already geared up for next year. I hope we have even more girls and guys to share in the fun. Next year, I might take a few days off after the weekend to recover.
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