Stony Brook and Pratt Farm walks with Susan

 I have found a few occasions recently for a short hike with Susan, first at the Stony Brook Nature reservation, and nearby Pratt Farm, both with lovely trails, water views, and a bird or two. 

Photos from Stony Brook

A Great Blue at least 200 yards away

Phoebe

About 3/4th of an inch long

Downy

Pratt Farm pictures, about 4:00 PM

MFA with Louis Stewart (the Dali exhibit)

 When Louis said he had not seen the Dali exhibit, we went in today (Sat), and he was thrilled.  It is an exceptional exhibit.  

Here is our visit.  I included details, details, details.  We also visited the large contemporary art collection. 

Next trip for the two of us: the Institute of Contemporary Art.

Don't forget to click on the images for larger viewing.

This is a small painting (Dali), about a foot square, and I zeroed in on the little figures, no more than an a half-inch in size.  Such is his technique!

(not Dali)

In a massive painting, Dali shows himself down in a corner, the face perhaps 1 1/2 inches in size. 

for all who love metalwork. 

detail

detail of above

A silver (!) kettledrum. 

In the contemporary exhibit. Notice the bench.

I don't know why I love shoes so. 
("We're off to see the wizard!"

All done with thread

And, for my new-found love of portraits......

The North End with Louis Stewart and Mark Slawson

 For the first time, I had Louis and Mark at dinner with me in L'Osteria in the North End. The trip in on the ferry from Hingham was particularly beautiful.  

A ode of praise to Boston's harbor. 

I have no clue why suddenly the photos will not upload in the order I want.  If you scroll down to the bottom six photos, those were the first photographed;  go from there down to the bottom, and then come back to the very top and go down to the Custom House photo, you will be in the right order.  If that is important to you. 

These enormous ocean-going tugs are a constant in Boston harbor.  They are magnificent. 

A good reference for their size. 

This is the "Victory", a cruise ship 

Looking towards the Custom House (clock).

One of the uber-wealthy visitors. 

Louis Stewart waiting on dock. 

Desert and coffee at Cafe Paradiso, after dinner at L'Osteria
Louis Steward, left, moi, and Mark Slawson. 
Representing about 150 years of friendship and performance.

Custom House. 

Actual first photo of the trip.  The Ferry ride from Hingham is a 35-minute ride of delight. 

Especially with light like this. 

So come and visit;  If the weather co-operates, this is a trip I will provide.  And dinner, or course.  And cappuccino and gelato.