First impressions
April 26, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
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
April 26, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
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 andRead more
Reading Terminal Market
April 27, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
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
April 27, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
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 beautifulRead more
The Masonic Temple
April 27, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
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
April 27, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
I was inducted into the Delta Epsilon Sigma Honor Society. Great campus outside of Philadelphia.
Cheese Steak Challenge
April 27, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
We had cheese steaks for lunch and dinner! I had enough for a while!
around the block
April 28, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
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 alongRead more
Hop on hop off
April 29, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
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 theRead more
Lunch at the Red Owl Tavern with Pat
April 29, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
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
April 30, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
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 CyRead more
It was fun!
May 1, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
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 exploringRead more
