Lycosaurus
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Shirley and I both took a Friday off and headed out for a Boston weekend. The weather forecast for Ottawa was not looking great for Sunday, so we had already anticipated a Saturday evening return home.
We left Friday morning on an 25 minute IFR flight plan from Carp CYRP at 8:30 with intent of clearing customs in Massena KMSS. Once arrived we were 'greeted' by three customs officers for which one seemed to be in training. A thorough radiation survey was performed, and my paperwork checked. First time ever that I was asked for an airworthiness certificate, and a medical. All clear, and we continue on to Boston for another maybe 90 minutes and arrive at Hanscom airport KBED. We chose Signature over the other FBOs since pricing for fuel, overnight, ramp fee etc was somewhat a wash with the competition on the field. Expensive fuel, plus a "flowage" charge. Nice spot for a Boston arrival though.
Next was our first-ever Uber ride into town. Easy way to travel. Luckily we did not arrive Thursday night, since Marriott hotel rooms were $750 that day, but were solidly booked on Friday, even at $350 a night! We found a close by hotel near the wharf/aquarium for $190, which I am told is quite good for Boston.
Visited Old Italy, took a ride on the CodZilla boat, ate at No Name (it had been 25 years at least since my last time), trip down TV memory lane to the Cheers pub across from Public Garden. A tour of Boston Common Park and then Fenway Park, with a final call to Uber for a drive back to the airport on Saturday. Great weather, enjoyable visit. Walked everywhere. Great company. What more can you ask for?
On our way to Massena
Morning fog on way to Massena
Here is a zoom from the previous photo. You can barely see the windmills sprouting through the fog layer.
One turn around Whiteface Mountain and then back on our way to Boston.
No Name Restaurant. Great food as always.
We left Friday morning on an 25 minute IFR flight plan from Carp CYRP at 8:30 with intent of clearing customs in Massena KMSS. Once arrived we were 'greeted' by three customs officers for which one seemed to be in training. A thorough radiation survey was performed, and my paperwork checked. First time ever that I was asked for an airworthiness certificate, and a medical. All clear, and we continue on to Boston for another maybe 90 minutes and arrive at Hanscom airport KBED. We chose Signature over the other FBOs since pricing for fuel, overnight, ramp fee etc was somewhat a wash with the competition on the field. Expensive fuel, plus a "flowage" charge. Nice spot for a Boston arrival though.
Next was our first-ever Uber ride into town. Easy way to travel. Luckily we did not arrive Thursday night, since Marriott hotel rooms were $750 that day, but were solidly booked on Friday, even at $350 a night! We found a close by hotel near the wharf/aquarium for $190, which I am told is quite good for Boston.
Visited Old Italy, took a ride on the CodZilla boat, ate at No Name (it had been 25 years at least since my last time), trip down TV memory lane to the Cheers pub across from Public Garden. A tour of Boston Common Park and then Fenway Park, with a final call to Uber for a drive back to the airport on Saturday. Great weather, enjoyable visit. Walked everywhere. Great company. What more can you ask for?
On our way to Massena
Morning fog on way to Massena
Here is a zoom from the previous photo. You can barely see the windmills sprouting through the fog layer.
One turn around Whiteface Mountain and then back on our way to Boston.
No Name Restaurant. Great food as always.
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