I rode the T from Harvard Square (red line) to Haymarket (green line) during commuter traffic on a Monday evening after work. The sky was overcast and there was a slight chill in the air. The green line was packed with people and most of them got off at Haymarket. I walked with the crew up the stairs to Surface Street. There were many buses awaiting people and a lot of people just passing by. I located my bearings and headed towards the site. Other than a map in hand and a slight memory of being there before, I would of walked right by the site. There was not much of a "market" going on except for the remnants of what was a market. There were a strip of stores that were open, but I could not tell if it was the front of the store or the rear. Some had stairs that led down while others just opened up to a room filled with products. I did not feel like I was in Boston for a slight moment, but back in South America or Italy. There was a smell that filled the air in this area, but I couldn't put my finger on it. Was it produce, cardboard, or maybe trash? The sun was trying to peak out and setting at the same time. I walked next to the concrete dividers and the shops trying to get a feel of what the area was all about. I saw some trash on the ground and rain puddles that had formed. Across the road was the greenway and fountains that caught my attention. Some buses were parked on the road and looked like tourist buses. Some people were walking around, some running, but most walking and talking on their cell phones.
I walked back around and headed down Hanover Street which was a brick and cobblestone road. There were many bars and restaurants on this street and I turned off it to wander through the ally. (Hoping it was safe.) It lead me to some sketchy people, but I quickly turned down another ally, which eventually led me back out to the "market" area.
All in all, I guess I was pretty disappointed that I was not able to see the market and I plan to get back there when this is going on.
I was able to see some unique architecture and beautiful views. Afterwards, I sat next to the fountain, people watched and sketched the Boston Skyline of highrise buildings behind, what seemed like, old town Boston. (the site)
2 comments:
It's interesting how different your experience was from the two posts before. Perhaps your experience of the market was disappointing but all of these posts together are starting to paint the picture of what happens here over a period of time.
Sorry for your disappointment in no market, but great observation of the skyline and the historic elements. It would be great to know more about going downstairs into the shops, or what is going on upstairs in the buildings there.
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