Philly and fun with friends and more

one of the original buildings - it was an inn-tavern
The boat Washington used to cross the Delaware.

The photo as it would have looked with Washington crossing the Delaware.

This tree was only 27 yrs old when Washington would have been here.

the tower we climbed up to view the surrounding areas

a couple of views from the top of the tower.
the Tower was used to see long distances to see who was coming and to protect the area

While in Philly we had to do some to the tourist type things.

this was a mural on the outside wall of the center

While in the visitor center we saw many things and Bil had a hand at making his own money-- I don't think it will pass.
this man dressed in the era and was playing and instrument from then.
You could try your hand at writing with a quill pen.


Independence Hall with some building in the background
inside Independence hall. This was a court room and the ranger is standing where the guilty person would have to stand during the trial.
some of the old muskets housed in the hall
the Liberty Bell is always a must see.
close up of the crack in the bell


We took a duck ride around Philly and these are some of the sights. Statues of the Blues Brothers, Elvis and others in front of a cafe.
This was a Memorial to the Irish Immigrants
The Betsy Ross house and cafe area
a tall ship and Destroyer seen from the water portion of the duck ride.

some very colorful buildings in the older section
one of the ways to see the city is by horse and buggy
A wonderful evening re-establishing a connection with some friends made on the Alaskan cruise. Burt is a train enthusiast as seen by part of the display in his back yard. This is also enjoyed by the neighbor children.



the train runs around the pool and has trestles as well as into a building and under the patio deck.