From there we wandered around the Prudential Center to look at Bundt pans at Williams-Sonoma (steep price, but after reading the online reviews, I'm thinking about it) and happened upon a Boston Pops small brass ensemble performance. It was so sweet to see a few of the older couples swaying along with the music, hand in hand to songs they recognized. We also can't wait until we get to experience the free Boston Pops concerts on the Esplanade this summer. It was a great preview!
We wandered over to Harvard and enjoyed the brightly colored chairs scattered across the lawn, which are surprisingly comfortable. It's a pretty popular location — most seats were filled, and we even saw a couple in a tux and wedding gown getting their photos taken sitting in the chairs. Harvard grads, perhaps?
But we didn't stay long — were distracted by a mariachi band performing for Harvard's early Cinco de Mayo celebrations. My favorite was the elderly lady watching front and center, singing along and dancing with a huge smile on her face.
From there, we headed to our final destination (pun intended): Mount Auburn Cemetery. It's the first landscaped cemetery in the country, making this a must-see spot for us. (In addition to being a landscape architect, Ian grew up in a funeral home. Yes. Like My Girl.)
And for me, the English major, we visited Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
Wandering around a cemetery might seem creepy to some people, but it was beautiful and peaceful, and everything was bursting with spring colors.
A perfect way to enjoy May Day in Boston.