A quick tour of Philadelphia

 The next stop on our east coast trip was Philadelphia. We got a late start because we decided to let Spencer sleep in and try to get better. It ended up working in our favor because once he got up he was ready to go.

Spencer and Casey in front of Independence Hall. 

A family pic with a bell you may have heard about . . . The Liberty Bell

As we toured the city we found the location of where Benjamin Franklin lived. His house no longer is there but they have a metal frame in a court yard of where it was. There are some foundation pieces you can still see. As we were leaving we saw this sign.

Our next stop was Independence Hall. We took a tour and learned many important things about our country's history.

This is one of the rooms where the colonists would gather and discuss matters.

This is the room where they got the 13 colony leaders together and decided to declare our independence from England.  We learned of the men who were there and the roles they played in coming up with the declaration.

We just missed seeing inside Betsey Ross' house. She, as you know, sewed the American Flag.

We also just missed touring the US Mint. And why not take a pic any way.

When in Philly one must partake of a Philly Cheese Steak. And that we did. It was an amazing sandwich. 

After our dinner we were back to the airport to drop off the rental car and wait to be picked up by Ryanne's aunt Holly. Next stop, New Jersey.