For sure, that means starting my morning in Harvard Yard reading and enjoying an iced coffee. Once again, I forgot that Harvard takes my tables away during the last week of August to make room for their "Back to School" events. I was a little disappointed but I was able to relocate further into the Yard since they dumped all the chairs in the Quad. The trees there offered ample shade and each morning I stayed longer than normal, just soaking in the peacefulness. Even though there was some hustle and bustle with new students arriving it was still so relaxing. Of all the great things about being on summer vacation, I think this morning ritual is the one I miss the most. It's just such a perfect way to start the day- unlike how I spend my mornings during the school year, running around planning and setting up for the school day, while fielding tons of email and filling out countless forms.
On Friday night JO and I headed out to the Seaport as early as possible in hopes of enjoying a drink at The Lookout, the place our summer adventures started. Unfortunately, the secret's out of the bag with this place and there was a 45 minute wait to get up. We quickly regrouped and headed to The Daily Catch, a place we found last October on that gorgeous summer/fall day we had. I was a little disappointed with the shift in plans, but the views at the Daily Catch, and the yummy blueberry beverage made up for it.
Our friend met us there and we decided it was time to find a place for dinner. Eating outside seemed like the only reasonable choice we could make so we headed over to NeBo in hopes of getting a table on their patio. It was our lucky night, because after only 20 minutes there we were sitting on a fabulous patio overlooking the Rose Kennedy Greenway.
This was our first time here at this location of NeBo. The inside features high ceilings and an urban, loft style with exposed brick and pipes. The bar and lounge area is large and the dining area is on the other side. The atmosphere was great and everything smelled so good. The patio is large, for this part of the city. The tables are a bit close together but nothing that detracts from the experience. I loved this place, and the food was delicious! 
My original plan for the evening was to head home after dinner, but it was gorgeous out and JO suggested we walk up through Post Office Square since we never really explore that area.
I am so glad we did, since we discovered what I think is my new favorite place in Boston. As I'm sure you know, I love hotel bars so when we walked past the Langham Hotel I couldn't resist peaking in to see what their lounge was like. I wasn't planning on staying but Bond, the hotel lounge, had me at the first chandelier I spotted.
Bond has 20-30 foot high tres ceilings and that old world Boston charm that is a throwback to an age of elegance. There is ample seating- tables, cozy curved booths, and couches and ottomans. The colors are dark brown and red with lighter tans to brighten things up just a tad. There is a large bar in the back with elegant lighting illuminating champagne bottles stacked to the ceiling. The main design feature is, of course, the stunning chandeliers. There is even a balcony area that can be rented out for parties (like my 40th birthday JO). They were beautiful. There was even live music. I'm in love with this place. It's just so beautiful and so perfect and has a great atmosphere.
We stayed for about an hour or so and even sampled the s'mores dessert which was scrumptious. These are the kinds of nights that stick with you- great friends, great adventures, great memories! I can't believe this is my life sometimes.
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