Wednesday was my last day with Prue before she departed for her semester at Lock Haven University in Pennsylvania, and it was all about heading across the river to Cambridge, for a lazy day exploring the beautiful campus of Harvard (Hah-vahd) University. We spent the morning getting a feel for the campus, and having a relax in the Cambridge Public Library. Then it was on to Harvard Square, where we grabbed some lunch - as well as the obligatory Harvard sweater (bring on Australian winter 2013 so I can actually wear it...).
After this, we spent around 2-3 hours just relaxing in the main courtyard, where new students were being shown around (NB: hundreds of years of educational history, and the point they raise to the new students...? "And this is the residential hall where Hollywood star Matt Damon lived..."). The atmosphere was so relaxed, and the weather incredible, that we felt no need to rush off anywhere. What a great way to immerse ourselves in the campus. I looked up what it might cost to do an MBA or MPP here... and, um - mum and dad - can I borrow $80k? Kidding. :)
Late in the afternoon, Prue and I caught the train back into Boston, and strolled the cute narrow streets of the North End before settling on a little Italian place for an early dinner. The serving sizes were ridiculous, but the food nonetheless delicious. On our way home, we stopped at a really neat park nearby and laid on the grass nursing our "food babies". Somewhat relieved, we then headed back to our hostel in the South End so Prue could pack and get herself organised. What a great 10 days we've had together!
After this, we spent around 2-3 hours just relaxing in the main courtyard, where new students were being shown around (NB: hundreds of years of educational history, and the point they raise to the new students...? "And this is the residential hall where Hollywood star Matt Damon lived..."). The atmosphere was so relaxed, and the weather incredible, that we felt no need to rush off anywhere. What a great way to immerse ourselves in the campus. I looked up what it might cost to do an MBA or MPP here... and, um - mum and dad - can I borrow $80k? Kidding. :)
Late in the afternoon, Prue and I caught the train back into Boston, and strolled the cute narrow streets of the North End before settling on a little Italian place for an early dinner. The serving sizes were ridiculous, but the food nonetheless delicious. On our way home, we stopped at a really neat park nearby and laid on the grass nursing our "food babies". Somewhat relieved, we then headed back to our hostel in the South End so Prue could pack and get herself organised. What a great 10 days we've had together! 
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