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Philadelphia was awesome! We got to see so many places and things I've read about--the Liberty Bell, Congress Hall, Independence Hall, and the post office where Benjamin Franklin was postmaster--as well as just walking around downtown. We just barely made it into Independence Hall; they have to limit the number of people in the Hall at a time, so they do ticketed tours. When we got to the Visitor's Center, they said they had already given out all the tickets for the day. Man, were we disappointed! But then as we started into a different building next door to the Hall, the security officer asked us if we'd gotten to see Independence Hall. When we said no, he said, "How many people are in your party? I have some extra tickets here..." =D So we got to go after all! It was so cool to stand in the room where the issue of revolution was debated; where the Declaration was signed; and where the Constitution was written and signed.
We also went to Valley Forge, where we got to walk through replica huts and see some of the original trenches and earthworks from the Continental Army camp there in the winter of 1777-78. We also got to see the Isaac Potts house, where George Washington was headquartered that winter. All in all, that day was a dream for this history nut! =D
Today we went snow tubing at a place just a few minutes away from our resort in Shawnee, PA. That was fun! This was the last day the place was open. They only have snow because they make their own snow. It was kind of odd to be snow tubing in weather where a jacket is really plenty warm enough...some of the workers were wearing short sleeves!
Well, we just have one week left on this trip before it's home to Midland. And the only trip away from the resort is a one-day trip to New York City on Tuesday. I'm looking forward to that!
May the Lord bless each of you richly with His sweet presence and joy! =D
Philadelphia was awesome! We got to see so many places and things I've read about--the Liberty Bell, Congress Hall, Independence Hall, and the post office where Benjamin Franklin was postmaster--as well as just walking around downtown. We just barely made it into Independence Hall; they have to limit the number of people in the Hall at a time, so they do ticketed tours. When we got to the Visitor's Center, they said they had already given out all the tickets for the day. Man, were we disappointed! But then as we started into a different building next door to the Hall, the security officer asked us if we'd gotten to see Independence Hall. When we said no, he said, "How many people are in your party? I have some extra tickets here..." =D So we got to go after all! It was so cool to stand in the room where the issue of revolution was debated; where the Declaration was signed; and where the Constitution was written and signed.
We also went to Valley Forge, where we got to walk through replica huts and see some of the original trenches and earthworks from the Continental Army camp there in the winter of 1777-78. We also got to see the Isaac Potts house, where George Washington was headquartered that winter. All in all, that day was a dream for this history nut! =D
Today we went snow tubing at a place just a few minutes away from our resort in Shawnee, PA. That was fun! This was the last day the place was open. They only have snow because they make their own snow. It was kind of odd to be snow tubing in weather where a jacket is really plenty warm enough...some of the workers were wearing short sleeves!
Well, we just have one week left on this trip before it's home to Midland. And the only trip away from the resort is a one-day trip to New York City on Tuesday. I'm looking forward to that!
May the Lord bless each of you richly with His sweet presence and joy! =D
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