First impressions

We took an Uber from the airport to our Airbnb. It was a short ride that took us by the Eagles football stadium and we caught a first glimpse of the Philadelphia skyline
Sonders - the Mint Air bnb

Great one bedroom apartment complex, modern and functional and close to many Philadelphia attractions. Just a block from the US mint and in walking distance to Chinatown, the liberty bell andMeer informatie
Reading Terminal Market

The market is located in Center City and first opened in 1892, housing 72 food stands. Of course Bob could not walk by Bassetts, one of the original vendors, selling ice cream for over 100 years.
Historic Old Town

We went through the intricate gate in China Town to Liberty Hall, took a closer look at the Liberty bell, walked by the house the Declaration of Independence was written, and admired the beautifulMeer informatie
The Masonic Temple

The building was completed in 1873 and is the meeting place for 29 city lodges. There are 7 grand halls, one more lavish than the next.
Cabrini University

I was inducted into the Delta Epsilon Sigma Honor Society. Great campus outside of Philadelphia.
Cheese Steak Challenge

We had cheese steaks for lunch and dinner! I had enough for a while!
around the block

Shakshuga Breakfast at Cafe Ole followed by Ice cream from Franklin Fountain and some sweets next door. We walked across Penn’s Landing, stopped at the Irish memorial and meandered alongMeer informatie
Hop on hop off

We hopped on the sight seeing bus at the Betsy Ross house, stayed on the bus for the whole 2 hr tour, drove by Love Park, the library and the penitentiary, and made a quick stop in front of theMeer informatie
Lunch at the Red Owl Tavern with Pat

Had a wonderful lunch and afternoon with my former manager and her husband. It was the first time I met her face to face.
Museum of Modern Art

We visited the Philadelphia Museum of Modern Art, and of course had to run up the ‘Rocky steps’! Most controversial piece of art inside the museum is without a doubt the 50 days of Iliam by CyMeer informatie
It was fun!

We walked half way up the Benjamin Franklin bridge but did not make it to New Jersey. We stopped at the ,Eggs Ale’ for lunch before heading back to the airport. We had a great time exploringMeer informatie