Massachusetts 2010: Part 8

Finally, a Massachusetts post that covers more than 1 day! The third day I was there, I was nice enough to take Lucas out of the house, giving Marilu some much-needed peace and quiet. I decided to bring him to the Worcester Science Center or Eco-center or Sci-Eco Museum or some derivative thereof. I used to go there when I was in junior high so I thought it would be neat to visit it again since it's been well over 20 years since my last visit. In addition, my season pass to the museums up here in Ottawa was valid there and free is always good.

I'd like to say the place lived up to my memories, but alas, it was a fairly boring, tired-looking place. That said, Lucas didn't seem to mind and that's all that really mattered.

If you look closely at his arm, you can see the wicked cool (throwing in a little New England slang) Batman tattoo he got a day or so before.


He wasn't really thrilled with this area, as evident in his expression.


Walking the trail outside.


I'm not sure I understand the expression, but it's cute nonetheless.


I can't believe he stayed still long enough for me to get this picture from the entrance of the EcoTarium (<---I looked it up).
If you recall from a recent entry, I mentioned Lucas is in a phase where he loves all things knights. Well, a couple of days after the trip to the EcoTarium, we went to Higgins Armory, a museum dedicated to knights, armor, weapons, and other things just as cool. That is, after we drove around half of Worcester looking for a peanut-free restaurant. Screw you, Ruby Tuesday's.

This time around, my mom and dad were with me so I was able to get some pictures with both Lucas and me in them. If you look closely at this picture (click on it for a better view), you'll see Lucas has a very diabolical look on his face.


I'm not on drugs, despite my dazed look.


Higgins Armory was full of countless suits of armor and nifty weapons. So what impresses Lucas the most? The little castle and knight action figures in the kids room on the 3rd floor. He stayed in there for a good half hour. In fact, he only begrudgingly visited the 4th floor when I carried him up there and then quickly headed back down to play some more.


"What do you mean I have to leave? I love this castle!"


Lucas's brief visit to the 4th floor, MY favorite part of the Armory.


In case anyone is interested in my opinion, I would pass on the EcoTarium, and I would highly recommend Higgins Armory.