Packing Pastels, Meeting Frostbite
April in Seoul? A dream of cherry blossoms and warm breezes. Naturally, I packed a suitcase full of flowy spring dresses and pastel outfits, ready to flex in Boston’s sunny parks. But guess what? Boston had other plans.
The moment I stepped off the plane, I was greeted by freezing winds, bare trees, and gloomy skies that screamed “Welcome to winter 2.0!” My pastel fantasies stayed zipped up in my suitcase while my borrowed navy puffer jacket became my everyday armor. Let’s just say my first two weeks in Boston were less picnic-in-the-park and more surviving-the-Arctic-expedition.
From Dreary to Dreamy: Boston’s Spring Glow-Up
Just when I thought I’d never feel my fingers again, Boston decided to surprise me. Week three rolled around, and it was like someone hit the “Spring Mode: ON” button overnight.
The trees went from looking like sad skeletons to bursting with fresh green leaves, flowers started blooming everywhere, and suddenly, the city was alive! It was like Boston was making up for lost time, and I wasn’t about to miss it.
Time for a picnic in the Public Garden! 🌸
A Walk Through the Public Garden
📍 Public Garden, 4 Charles St, Boston, MA 02116
When I first arrived in Boston, I spotted the Public Garden during a drive. Even in the gloom, it had this undeniable charm that made me think, “I have to come back here when it’s warm.”
From Garden to Goodies: L.A. Burdick Chocolate
📍 L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates, 220 Clarendon St, Boston, MA 02116
After my lovely stroll through the Public Garden, I headed to Newbury Street, which is basically Boston’s chicest shopping and cafe district. My mission? Indulge in the legendary chocolate at L.A. Burdick, a place I’d fallen in love with months ago.
Sweet, Sweet Indulgence
First Encounter: Chocolate Mice
Back in February, my friend surprised me with a box of Burdick chocolates, including their famous little chocolate mice. Adorable doesn’t even begin to describe them. I ate them way too fast but still remember how delicious they were. Seeing them again in the shop? Instant flashbacks!
Final Thoughts: Boston, You’re a Drama Queen
Boston’s April weather was a rollercoaster, but that dramatic spring glow-up made it all worth it. Between the beauty of the Public Garden and the sweetness of L.A. Burdick, I couldn’t have asked for a better spring experience.
If you’re in Boston during spring:
Take a stroll through the Public Garden—you’ll leave with a lighter heart.
Stop by L.A. Burdick for the best hot chocolate and the cutest chocolate mice you’ll ever see.
Boston, you’re a little chaotic, but you sure know how to make an impression. 🌸🍫