North Bridge

The North Bridge situated in the Minuteman National Park just north of Concord is an absolutely beautiful, scenic place. There's a true sense of history in the surroundings. The park being one of the sites from the beginning of the American revolution and “the shot heard ‘round the world.” A standoff between advancing British troops and American militia, with the militia standing firm and pushing the British back to Boston. It was a little strange being there, felt a little like the enemy.

After our walk round the Park we took in the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery which lies just to the east of the centre of Concord. Not to be confused with the old Dutch burial ground, famous for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and the headless horseman of upstate New York. Within this Sleepy Hollow Cemetery lies Louisa May Alcott, the author of Little Women, We dropped a couple of pennies on her gravestone which seemed to be the thing to do. Em believes it's because she died very poor, so people drop money on her grave for her to take into the afterlife.

We're heading to Montreal this weekend, our first trip there and into Canada, which is a little exciting. Will post some pictures and stuff when we return.

Cheers.