Meridian St. Bridge

Returning to Boston by air, I'm always amazed at just how happy I am to see the harbor islands, Nahant, Winthrop beach, and the houses that line the water next to the Logan runways. Up close, on the way home, it's a bit grittier, but in late afternoon light, just about anything can look fantastic.

An East Boston beach, just below the Meridian St. Bridge:

And, the heap of salt that sits permanently on the other side of that bridge, in Chelsea: