Kate & Andy were gracious hosts with a wonderful New England style apartment. When we arrived, they had written us a good luck sign on the freezer for the 2013 Boston Marathon. The refrigerator had fresh berries, local milk, and free-range eggs, and on the table there was fresh bread and fruit. Kate even provided us a ride to the buses downtown on race morning so that we could sleep in longer. Of course, we were all shocked by the tragedy that occurred during the race. Kate & Andy's internet connection was super fast and reliable, so I was able to contact all my loved ones and friends the moment we arrived back at the apartment, and all the television channels helped us keep in touch with what was going on. There are many good restaurants and bars nearby in the direction of Davis Square, so we were able to take our minds off the attacks and recuperate some in the evening. The Alweife T station is only a refreshing short walk away. We also used the nearby Whole Foods often during the long weekend for healthy and fresh food. We have hopes to return to Kate & Andy's place next year to show Boston that terrorist attacks will not change us. The Boston Marathon is still going to be the best marathon in the world, and we are still going to want to run it.