14 April 2019 - Boston USA

Another fine day today. The last day before the marathon is planned to be a relaxing one and we spent the morning just kicking back in the hotel room. Our hotel, the Royal Sonesta is located on the Charles River and I spent an hour or so walking along the river taking photos.

It is almost impossible to look in any direction and not see a runner getting in the last run before the main event.

This afternoon we made our way back into the old part of Boston to have a look at some of the historic buildings of which there are many. The city was jumping with people dining out and being entertained by street entertainers. The nearby Quincy Market was a fantastic bustle of people shopping from the incredible array of food on display. On the evening prior to the Marathon, there is a pre-Marathon dinner and Mark had booked both of us in for that. It is hard to imagine catering for a dinner for some 30,000 people. The organisation and security arrangements for such an event are unlike anything I've ever seen before.

Because nearly everyone there is running tomorrow it is a very social scene and Mark had a great time chatting with other runners and comparing notes. Now it is just a matter of relaxing until tomorrow morning when Mark will be transported to the starting point some 42 km away. I'll be able  to sleep in and make my way into the city by about noon and wait for him to cross the finish line.