Monday 10 October 2016
We leave behind the hills and return to the coast, this time to Salem which is infamous for the Witch Trials. The sun is out but it is not overly warm. We wander around and the place is completely mad in the American way of overdoing things! The coach shows us around the town before we stop.
Our first stop is “The Burying Point” where a number of alleged witches were buried following their “trials” and “convictions”. I note that among the “hangings” are also those “pressed to death” which sounds even less attractive.
Just a few photos of the buses and the Burying Point.
We do not fancy visiting any of the attractions but instead find Murphy’s restaurant where we can sit outside and enjoy the sunshine and for once just order a main course. We also have a look at some of the smaller shops looking for anything which might be of interest. Being close to Halloween the pumpkins and ghosts and such like are much in evidence.
This photo from Jackie Whitbread is part of the local witchiness:
Once everyone is re-assembled we head onwards into Boston where we are staying for a few nights at the Revere Hotel, Boston Common – so we are very central.
Dinner tonight is in the very wonderful Legal Seafoods which is conveniently just across the road! Highly recommended for sea food.