Philadelphia

Since I had to be out of my coach by 7am for the work to begin, it was a good time to head to Philadelphia.  Unfortunately, between the morning traffic and the construction, it took me 2 1/2 hours to drive the 78 miles, but well worth it.  It was a long day, as I didn't get back to the coach for 13 hours.

My first Philly Cheese Steak - I even added fries!

This is in Valley Forge National Park - I had to drive down a closed road, around barricades to take this picture!

Senate Room in the Congress Building.  Twenty-six of these desks are original to the first Congress.

Independence Hall - Room where the Declaration was signed.

The chandelier is the original one from the 1700s

George Washington's pew in Christ's Church.  In those days, you purchased your own pew and it had a locked door where this opening is now.

This is the first "thing" I saw when I got into the city .... I thought it was strange.  ha.

Needless to say .... LOTS of walking today.