Leaving Boston Harbor

Boston Harbor is quite large.

There are several islands within the harbor.

These islands are accessible by way of a Boston Harbor ferry system. One can spend the day exploring the islands.

(Photo -- Wikipedia)

A visiting warship, docked at Fort Warren.

One of the most popular islands in the Boston Harbor is GEORGES Island location of Ft. Warren. In the past, there have been Civil War weekend reenactments at Fort Warren. (Getting all the soldiers and supplies--especially cannons, to the island was a logistical nightmare, but it was event enjoyed by all.)

From the air (Wikipedia photo)

(I missed this helicopter ride, too!)

Boston area shoreline community.

Doesn't it look tranquil in the nice autumn weather?

There are always pleasure boats enjoying the departure of large ships.

Doesn't the water look clean?

One sees a lot of sailboats and kayaks on a good day.

My email said, "There's a nice cruise leaving from Boston you might be interested in".

I apologize for not using my own photos here, but

1) I didn't have time to take a helicopter ride to snap this great photo,

and I wanted you to know how beautiful Boston is.

(Black Falcon Cruise Ship Terminal is out of the photo on the left.)

(Photo by Braco.net)

and,

2) The limo driver didn't take us by this scenic view of the terminal.

(Photo by Bostonharborwalk.com)

and 

3) If you're standing right next to the ship, it is hard to get it all in a nice photo like this.

Holland America, NOORDAM.

(Photo by Wikimedia Commons)