Dear Balikatan Family and Friends,
Less than 2 months! You’re going to be in Massachusetts in less than 2 months!
Whooo-hooo! We can’t wait to welcome you all to Balikatan 2010!
Some of you have asked for “Things to Do” and “Sights to See” in Boston (or Massachusetts or New England) before or after the conference. Before or After the conference, correct? Not During, hmmmm?! Alrightee then, if yes, then we have a deal.
Please check out the pride of Massachusetts and beyond:
1) The pdf ”Area Guide“, [download here] courtesy of Gordon College, is a collection of hot-picked eating places and area attractions in the North Shore (and in Boston). “North Shore” is the nickname of the general region above Boston City Proper, and where the College Campus is located (immediate vicinity). Please check it out.
2) Independence Day, July 4th – the Closing Day of the Conference Proper is always a big deal for Boston. As you know, Massachusetts is a State saturated with historical and patriotic significance (Commonwealth some would argue by history). This after all is the location of the famous “Midnight Ride” of Paul Revere! So celebrating July 4th is no exception! The Boston Pops Orchestra, conducted by the renowned Keith Lockhart, always throws a SPECTACULAR CONCERT at the Esplanade (in Boston), capped by THE GRANDIOSE FIREWORKS Display that is coordinated with the Orchestra’s playing of the “1812 Overture”.
Check out http://www.july4th.org/concert.htm for more details, especially of how to get there, parking and best spots to be for viewing the fireworks.
3) http://www.massvacation.com/ and http://www.visitingnewengland.com/ are the websites to check for all other events, areas to visit and places to eat in Massachusetts and beyond. They’re the most comprehensive listings of what you can do in this beautiful corner of the US. If they don’t satisfy your curiosity of Massachusetts and New England, we’re not really sure what will.
In closing, let us entice you by saying “WE HAVE EVERYTHING IN MASSACHUSETTS!” Whale Watching, Six Flags for the kids, Historic Plymouth Plantation and the Sturbridge Village, Museum of Fine Arts, Cape Cod Beaches, Arnold Arboretum, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Berkshires, lighthouse galore, sports arenas, golf courses, the Franklin Park Zoo, antique shops and glamorous department stores & outlet malls
(huh!huh!huh!) to eat your shopping heart out!
SOOOO PLEASE COME TO BALIKATAN 2010!
You’ll not only be Spiritually Fed and Renewed By God’s Presence and His Holy Word. You’ll also be tickled pink by the profound beauty and richly diverse culture that is uniquely…and gloriously…”Massachusetts!”
Blessings,
Boston Balikatan Family
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