Spring Is Here!

Finally, almost two weeks into April and spring has arrived! This past weekend was beautiful. I spent Saturday and most of Sunday in the NYC area. The weather was great for walking around.

On Monday, back in Hartford at school, the weather was also starting to warm up. Everyone on campus was breaking out their shorts and sandals, even though it was partly cloudy and the high was well under 70. The next day was even better. It was sunny and almost 70 by the afternoon. Everyone was wearing skirts, sundresses and shorts and sitting on the quad doing homework. It was a much needed spring day after a long winter. 

Today in Hartford was pleasant enough, but it was nothing compared to back home. The DC area had record breaking temperatures today; they hit over 90 degrees in some places! (See Topper's Twitter for all of the new records and the previous records.) Also now is a great time to see the cherry blossoms in DC!

I just hope this spring weather sticks up here in New England. 

Easter in Boston

As I mentioned in my last post, I was planning to spend Easter weekend in Boston with a friend from school and her family. So on Saturday morning she and I left Hartford and were Boston bound!

First, we had an amazing lunch on Newbury Street (29 Newbury). It was a fun restaurant that had a European, cafe sort of feel. My friend and her mom suggested that I order the warm lobster salad, which I did. It was amazing! Salads are not my favorite, but this one was a real hit. 

Then we walked around Newbury street, enjoying the great shopping it has to offer. I was very comfortable strolling around outside in my cords with a top, light sweater and light jacket, so thank you @Toppersweather! Afterwards, my friend and her mom took me to an amazing cheese shop in Cambridge (Fromaggio Kitchen). The men and women working there are real experts. I told the lady behind the counter what types of cheese I generally like, and she brought out samples of similar types for all three of us to try. 

On Easter Sunday, my friend's dad set up an egg hunt inside their house. Later, a few friends came over and we all had a nice Easter lunch. Even though we spent most of the day indoors, the forecast was spot on. Partly cloudy and around 50 degrees. 

Now I am back at school and still waiting for spring in Hartford!