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Fumetastic fire and toasty acts were delivered at the Hungry Tiger Good Festival.  We headed down to the square not really knowing what was involved other than possibly food and Tigers… .

We actually got our picture taken from the artist herself who designed and painted the tiger-arc, which we accidently made happen.

Fire dancers (and drinkers) hosted a variety of acts ooo’ing and aaa’ing us all as the fire whizzed and spun around in front of us with such fragile human handlers!

 

Following on the festival streak we browsed round China Town during the celebration of the Moon Festival.

We witnessed tinywiny turtles being sold of at bargain prices, traditional Chinese food stalls and authentic arts and crafts.  From there we headed to the north-end, Bostons ‘little Italy’ and enjoyed (for the 1^st time) a cannoli out of the famous Mikes Pastries!

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Its Friday, which can only mean one (free) thing in Boston at summer – its Free Friday Flicks!  Last night we watched Kung Fu Panda 2, which was very cartoon childish but fun! 

Beforehand I had the lovely pleasure of becoming a tour guide once again as another Scottish visitor was arriving to bonnie’Boston.  Daniel a work friend from my part-time occupation in Scotland was returning in the U.S this summer to volunteer for two weeks at his summer amp that he worked as a lifeguard the previous year.  Emphasis on his exhuasted’ness, kind Daniel arrived at my workplace after his lovely long haul flight with a suitcase pour moi!

I could not be any more thankful for him doing such a kind thing!  In appreciating for my suitcase and to welcome Daniel once again to Boston I and my roommates made Daniel a chicken stir-fry for dinner before heading out to the esplanade.

Tonight we didn’t make the mistake of arriving late and lost and arrived just after 7pm easily tracking down Anthony and his fortress of basking blankets and bags of candies!  We lay in the humid hot hazy Hatchshell watching the movie,  it was a nice evening, which ended sadly as we were saying goodbye to Anthony as he prepares to leave in two days to fly to Germany to complete his co-op until Christmas.  Although I've only known Anthony for a short time, as of anyone else here in America I couldn’t be more happier to have grown a friendship with such an intriguing interesting friendly character.  I wish him all the best on his working adventure and hope his experience in Germany will be as great as mine has been so far here in Boston, MA.

On a chirpier note as I type this up I’m enjoying some Cadburys chocolate which Daniel gave me.  It was smooth, silky and creamy! MMMMM how I love (Scottish) CHOCOLATE!

My July 4th.

To my surprise we had July 4th off work, I never assumed we would get a holiday off work but understanding the importance of independence day it’s obvious to have a day of to reflect on Americas history and to enjoy your day celebrating Americas past, present and future.

On my July 4th, I headed into the Boston Harbour area, which I enjoyed watching the many big old tall ships sailing the sea, showing off their elegance fabulous structures.

Meeting some sailors testing boys strengths at their pitch tent, indulging in free goodies which were getting given out in celebration of today. 

Walking alongside the Charles River was a treat, there were so so so soo many people out with tents, blankets, towels, BBQs and drinks awaiting the fireworks which were taking place at night.  I managed to go into the Hatchshell area and experience where the Boston Pops concert was going to be taking place, which was cool as there were just as many people crammed into the area happily awaiting for the concert to start later on in the evening.

It was a great atmosphere anywhere you went with Blue, White and Red floating around everywhere showing of the colours of the American Flag!

  

I'm hoping next year to do celebrate more, but I think I did not too bad at experiencing some of the festivites of July 4th considering it was only my 2nd week of being in America.