The start of democracy...

Tuesday I got the opportunity, through work, to go to Philadelphia for a few days. I have only been to the City of Brotherly Love once before, and that was many years ago when I was a sophomore in college. I took along my Aunt and off we went on a grand adventure (if you know us both you should be laughing now!).

Fruit Berrilicious smoothie at Hard Rock Cafe'

Taken for my hubby, who loves Johnny Cash

For all the National Treasure fans out there....

Our hotel was in the heart of downtown, 6 blocks from the Liberty Bell and the Pennsylvania State House (more commonly known as Independence Hall). After all of my work engagements were complete, we set off to find our way around town and see the sites.

I can't explain how powerful it is to stand in the very building, literally mere steps from the place where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed. I have seen a lot of things in my world travels, and I can honestly say that only a few places were more powerful to me than Independence Hall.



The chair in which Thomas Jefferson sat, and Ben Franklin said the sun (which you can't see very well) on the headrest symbolized the dawning of a new nation.


The original ink stand used to sign the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

The Governor's aresnal, you know in case the red coats are coming! Bad joke....I know.

Just an old piano (a period piece) but I thought it was neat.

And yes, in case you were wondering, I did have a Philly Cheesesteak while I was there. And it was delicious!