United StatesLiberty Bell Center39°56’59” N 75°9’1” W
July 25, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
This morning I was up and our fairly early to make up for time lost to the rain yesterday. First up I took a trip to see the Liberty Bell, a bell of significance in Philadelphia as it would be rungRead more
United StatesChrist Church Park39°57’8” N 75°8’41” W
July 25, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
At 10:30am I joined the free walking tour. To my amazement there was a British family plus a solo British woman on the tour, not a common sight for me thus far in the US.
The tour started at theRead more
United StatesChinatown Friendship Gate39°57’5” N 75°9’28” W
July 25, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
I was feeling a little hungry so of course I had to try a Philly Cheesesteak. Does exactly what it says on the tin, just a huge greasy sandwich full of beef and cheese.
In other news, both of myRead more
United StatesEakins Oval39°57’54” N 75°10’45” W
July 25, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Next up I headed down the boulevard of museums, past the Franklin Institute and all the way to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Outside of here at the steps Rocky famously trains on in the movie,Read more
United StatesPhiladelphia Museum of Art39°57’58” N 75°10’55” W
July 25, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
To finish off the day I took a stroll through the park in the west side of the city. Once I arrived back to my accomodation it was time to say RIP GBNF to my £15 Vinted Asics, but worry not, I've gotRead more
United StatesTerminal Newark One Helistop40°42’55” N 74°8’10” W
July 26, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
This morning I was up and out early to catch the 8:35am bus to New York City! New York has been at the very top of my travel wish list since I was little so I was very excited to get the dayRead more
United StatesSol Bloom Playground40°47’30” N 73°58’2” W
July 26, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
In and around Central Park is where many movie scenes have been filmed. I was mainly on the lookout for the classics Home Alone 2 and Elf.
Just before getting into the park is 51 95th Street, theRead more
United StatesSol Bloom Playground40°47’18” N 73°57’57” W
July 26, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
My hostel is right next door to Central Park so the first thing I did was to meander through it's many paths and fields. The sun was out in full force but thankfully the trees provided much shelter.
United StatesBethesda Fountain40°46’28” N 73°58’15” W
July 26, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
A few more pics here of Central Park, first Bethesda Terrace. Towering over the park is Central Park Tower, the top 3 floors of which are a penthouse which recently sold for $195m. Not a bad price forRead more
United StatesStrawberry Fields40°46’34” N 73°58’34” W
July 26, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
A special shoutout to Strawberry Fields, the place which inspired one of the Beatles many famous hits.
The first building across the street is the apartment block and archway where John Lennon wasRead more
