More of Boston

Only a few weeks until the end of semester, I can't believe how quickly this semester has gone! Once the semester has finished, I'm travelling around the USA for about 5-6 weeks. I've booked an adventure tour of the Grand Canyon and the national parks in Utah, Arizona and Nevada and am planning on visiting New York City, Washington DC, New Orleans, San Francisco, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. I can't wait!

I spent the weekend at my room mate's house in Boston. On Friday night we saw a performance by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre which was fantastic! On Monday we watched part of the marathon - the whole city lines the streets to cheer on the runners and little kids hold out sliced oranges and cups of water as people run past. We also went to Cambridge where we walked around Harvard and saw a comedy show.

Whitewater rafting

Yesterday I went whitewater rafting with the UMass Outing Club on the Millers River, which is about half an hour drive from campus. The water was only a few degrees above freezing so I'm glad I didn't fall in!

With only a few weeks left before the end of semester, the work load is getting a bit crazy. I have 2 exams, 3 assignments and a lab report due this week! There is something to look forward to though - next weekend is a long weekend so I'm going to Boston with my room mate.