My new neighborhood, Mission Hill, is pretty great. It's mostly well kept houses that have been divided into three apartments, similar to the triple-deckers in JP but without as many porches. I have just over a mile walk to school, which works out to be a 6 minute bike ride when I'm running late. But the best part is the FIELD.
The field is a baseball field right across the street that is fully fenced. Except for occasional little leaguers, it's a dog park for Izzy and 15 of her new best friends. One of my neighbors is a NUSL 1L and has two German Shepherds! Izzy can chase a tennis ball around the field for hours, and Justin takes her there almost every afternoon after work. There's also a middle field next to it, with a baseball backstop and a soccer goal, and a smaller upper field to walk her around.
Even though we're in a city, these fields and the woods behind them are home to a few wild creatures. In just one month in this neighborhood, Izzy and I have encountered a fox, a raccoon, and even an opossum while walking at night! The fox has made a number of appearances, but we steer clear of it.
We've also discovered Fitzgerald Park, a beautiful spot at the top of Mission Hill and just a few blocks from our apartment. It has a tiny fenced dog park and colorful puddingstones. My favorite way to spend a non-rugby weekend morning is to wander around here with Izzy and enjoy the view of Boston.
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