Forente staterMount Vernon Place Historic District39°17’50” N 76°36’56” W
23. juli 2024, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
First up today I headed north to explore the local area which included an obligatory Washington Monument!
Forente staterMcKeldin Fountain39°17’12” N 76°36’44” W
23. juli 2024, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Next up I wandered throught the inner harbour which included lots of old ships, nice hotels, bars and restaurants and a view across to Federal Hill across the harbour.
Forente staterPort Mission39°16’54” N 76°35’38” W
23. juli 2024, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
From the main harbour this leads to Fells Point which is full of beautiful brick streets with quirky bars and shops. I really like the neighbourhoods in Baltimore!
Forente staterPatterson Park39°17’23” N 76°34’58” W
23. juli 2024, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
After stopping for some lunch at the supermarket I continued on to my furthest point of the day at Patterson Park. I did a lap of here and stopped in the shade for a while to read, once again it wasLes mer
Forente staterOur Lady of Good Counsel Roman Catholic Church39°16’7” N 76°35’36” W
23. juli 2024, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
I then took the free boat across to Locust Point as I wanted to visit Fort McHenry, a site of the defeat of the British and where the Star Spangled Banner was written! You can maybe also see theLes mer
Forente staterFederal Hill Park39°16’45” N 76°36’30” W
23. juli 2024, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
My final stop of the day was at Federal Hill, a fort with panoramic views of Baltimore. Again I sat here for a while to read and watch over the city. By the time I got back to my accomodation I'dLes mer
Forente stater30th Street Station39°57’24” N 75°10’58” W
24. juli 2024, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
This morning I boarded the hour long 8:30am train to Philadelphia, arriving into the grand hall on 30th street!
Forente staterCenter Square39°57’9” N 75°9’48” W
24. juli 2024, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
The first few hours of my time in Philadelphia were spent dashing between sights when the torrential rain gave me a moment.
I saw the city hall, JFK square and Reading Terminal Market. I shelteredLes mer
ReisendeA great catch up on Auntie Sandies Birthday 🎁 as you and us sheltered from the heavy rain ☔️
Forente staterChrist Church Park39°57’10” N 75°8’34” W 24. juli 2024, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Eventually the rain stopped completely so I went out exploring again. First up heading to Elfreth's Alley, one of the oldest streets in America. So old that some of the houses bear Union Jacks (oneLes mer
Forente staterIndependence National Historical Park39°56’57” N 75°9’0” W
24. juli 2024, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
My final touristy stop of the day was to the Independence Hall for a quick tour. We visited the very room in which the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were both fiercely debated andLes mer
