Kingsessing Library

7.30am was set off time for the first day of the coach tour so armed with a brew we mounted the coach along with 4 other couples. The first stop was National Constitution Center in Philly, after a walk around we stopped and grabbed a warm soft pretzel. It had sea salt pieces on it and we were served it with mustard packets. For us it was too early in the morning for spicy condiments.
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After a couple more stops and a run up the Rocky steps we'd worked up an appetite. We were taken to a huge market place bustling with Philadelphia locals and tourists alike. We even found a reminder of home. The atmosphere was buzzing, with every type of food available e.g. Cheesestakes, burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs. Wafts of cinammon kept enticing us, with stalls catering direct for those with a sweet tooth. We were both a bit fast fooded out so when we stumbled across the turkey store it was most welcome. We had 'lunch boxes' turkey with mash and veg. It was good to have some proper food
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After a coach ride where I had a little nap and Dad completed his NY footprints, we arrived in Washington D.C. We decided to sign up for the night tour and so have just under 2 hours to get tea. We did a lap of the main shopping streets, it was packed full from a pride parade meaning all the restaurants were full. A sign outside of Flippin Pizza caught our eye so we went in. Dad ordered the 2 Slices deals and went a slice of the Bronx and a Triboro. I went for a slice of the Hawaiian and a garden salad. The pizza Slices were enormous and we both enjoyed it
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We ran quickly back up the hotel room to grab a decaf coffee and a cheeky row of choc for the night tour. It gave us the energy needed to appreciate the George Washington monument, world war 2 memorial, marine corps statue and the Kennedy CentreRead more