On Saturday we decided to explore Brooklyn, a borough we haven't really visited except for our visits just across the bridge for photo ops of the Manhtaan skyline.
It was a scorching summer afternoon and we made our way among rows of restaurants and coffee shops in Park Slope to a small Thai place named
Beet. I had a groupon for the restaurant which offered very reasonable lunch options.
Then we walked leisurely through Prospect Park. I was surprised at how large the park was. Though not as iconic as Central Park, there were some nice locations.
Then we spent time at the
Brooklyn Botanical Garden. At $10 per person, it is a great way to spend an afternoon.
The Japanese garden was beautiful.
There were three temperature controlled locations under ground for desert, tropical and wet envoronments. There was a nice bonsai garden indoors as well.
On our way back we stopped at the
Tea Lounge, a large space with many comfy couches for some much needed cool drinks.
On Saturday my sister came to visit and we went shopping at the Palisades Mall. Had dinner at Pizza Hut, one of my favorite chain restaurants ever!!!It was great to spend time with Lukshi before she headed off to Paris soon.
On Sunday, we drove to NJ in the continuous rain to a MOHO friend's baby shower. I hadn't met up with her since graduation and it was great seeing her in all her pregnant glory. Despite the weather it was a lovely re-union!
We arrived at the Copley Square early evening. The Duck Tour was sold out but we did aout own walking tour from Copley to Quincy market.
The Public Garden was all in its summer glory.
Next day, it was pouring, so we had to cancel our plans of doing the Duck Tour. Instead we drove aroud the Boston and Cambridge sights our selves.
Then we walked leisurely through Prospect Park. I was surprised at how large the park was. Though not as iconic as Central Park, there were some nice locations.
The Japanese garden was beautiful. 
There were three temperature controlled locations under ground for desert, tropical and wet envoronments. There was a nice bonsai garden indoors as well.
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