Well, the best laid plans of mice and men often go astray . . . .
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From Aer Lingus Shannon to Boston
Beautiful Boston Day on Arrival – from Our Room at the Logan Hilton Wednesday Night
We had known about the big storm in Boston on Thursday while still in Ireland, so we had, we thought, done the smart thing by calling AA and changing our flight from Boston to Phoenix to Friday. Right idea, wrong execution. I should have realized that Friday flights might be cancelled too as there would be no planes in Boston for Friday flights. Indeed, on Thursday while at the Logan Hilton I got the notification that our Friday flight was cancelled. I immediately called and the first available seats were on Sunday with plane changes in St. Louis and San Francisco. Not enticing. Instead, we opted for a non-stop on Monday. I also checked Jet Blue’s one daily flight BOS-PHX. First availability there was on Sunday as well at a high cost. Normal cost seats were available Monday. So we stuck with our AA seats. We have joined AA’s Admiral’s Club, so we will enjoy nice facilities at the Airport on Monday while waiting for the plane.
Thursday Morning from the Room – Skyline Not Visible
The Logan Hilton has been very accommodating to our troubles. Originally we were staying one night. From Ireland, I extended it to two nights. Once we found out we couldn’t fly out until Monday, we extended to Monday. We are in an executive level suite with club privileges, and the Hilton could have soaked me for the extension. They did not. The rate for the three day extension was only $160/night, an extreme bargain by Boston standards. The room is very comfortable, and the executive club serves a nice complementary breakfast as well as hors d’oeuvres in the evening. Free newspaper, free soft drinks, and a great view. Unfortunately, the Hilton’s restaurant is over priced and not that good.
On Thursday afternoon we walked over to the airport during the roaring blizzard going on outside – the Hilton can be reached by enclosed (and heated) walkways from terminals A and E. The terminals themselves are all linked by walkways as well except for a 10 yard stretch between terminals C and E. (There is no terminal D.) We did the complete circuit of an almost deserted airport. Most of the eating establishments are after security so not accessible unless you are flying and clear security. They would have all been closed anyway. Pre security there are limited choices, many of which were closed. Dunkin’ Donuts stands were open in all terminals. Nothing else in terminals A and B. In terminal C we found three fast food stands and Jerry Remy’s Sports Bar and Grill open. We had burgers and beer at Jerry’s (who was a Red Sox second baseman and long time announcer).
Thursday’s Airport Walk
Friday dawned clear and frigidly cold. The airport started to wake up. Many flights were, of course, still cancelled, but planes started coming in mid morning. We have a great view from our corner room. We had breakfast in the club and then lunch at Logan Airport’s best pre-security restaurant, the Legal C Bar and Restaurant, part of the Legal Seafood chain. We shared delicious calamari before Elaine’s fish sandwich and my swordfish/shrimp combo plate. Very good! At night we watched the Celtics beat the Minnesota Timber Wolves.
The Airport on Friday – Coming to Life
It’s bitterly cold on Saturday morning, but we have arranged to meet Elaine’s cousins and spouses, who live in the suburbs, downtown at Faneuil Hall Marketplace for lunch at McCormick & Schmidts. It’s an easy commute via the MBTA Blue Line from Logan Airport to State Street Station by Faneuil Hall. But it sure will be COLD. Record breaking cold. Frigid. Nose freezing. Fortunately we only have brief stints outside on our sojourn. Pictures tomorrow.
You two are the king and queen of that lemonade! Keep enjoying and stay warm. Weather channel is right at the harbor, we saw how cold and windy you are this morning!
Welcome back to New England. Glad you could stay to enjoy this record-breaking cold! It must remind you of why you moved to Arizona.
It took us most of the day yesterday to shovel out. We took our time. Not bad except for the wind. Great weather for staying in to watch Wildcard Weekend.
Stay warm and travel safe.
Days in the lives of the snowbound Geoghegans in Boston. Can’t wait to see pics if all the cousins. It had to have been a nice change from the airport and hotel! Safe travels home you two!