This photgraph was posted in a shop window in the North End. It describes how, after a two year loan to the USA, Michelangelo's David was returned to Italy with a much more ample midriff!
Charelstown is a lovely part of Boston and it was a pleasure to walk the quiet, sunny streets and admire the houses. Down in the Navy Yard is the USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned warship in the world. You will need photo i.d. to go on board. 
The 294 step climb is worth it for the views from the top of the Bunker Hill monument. Finally completed in 1843 after local residents had the C19th version of a cake sale and benefactors made hefty donations, the monument commemorates the Revolution's first major battle. The British won but at great cost. The rest,as they say, is...
Charelstown is a lovely part of Boston and it was a pleasure to walk the quiet, sunny streets and admire the houses. Down in the Navy Yard is the USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned warship in the world. You will need photo i.d. to go on board.
The 294 step climb is worth it for the views from the top of the Bunker Hill monument. Finally completed in 1843 after local residents had the C19th version of a cake sale and benefactors made hefty donations, the monument commemorates the Revolution's first major battle. The British won but at great cost. The rest,as they say, is...
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