Well, we made it to Philly in one piece. The car ride was nice and long…but Gavin slept and Rachel drew on Adam’s arm and I did a bit of homework in the back seat. We had to pack the car so so full! The trunk barely closed. Then Gav and I had to try to get in the back seat..it was interesting to say the least. Once we got in Philly Rach got a little claustrophobic with all the tall buildings around her…she got really shaky when we got off the subway and were surrounded by them. She has to see the sky. That is why we both live in the country…we are definitely NOT city girls.
After we got here we had to park a bit down the road from the RD’s house we are staying at, then we went and explored South Street. There were some pretty awesome shops there. We ate at this amazing greek restaurant and saw some awesome art work on the walls outside of the buildings and there was a garden in the middle of South Street called the “Magic Garden” that was completely made of trash. (I’ve posted the pictures I took today here).
After South Street we had quite an adventure getting back to the house. We tried to ride the subway and it was more challenging then we expected. The man that worked there didn’t know how to get to the street we had to get to because he is from NJ…but we eventually found it. This whole time we were lost, Rach was about to pee her pants! But, she made it.
Now we are about to go to get some REAL philly cheesesteaks! We are either going to Pat’s or Gino’s because those are the two famous ones here and Kate Nicely (the RD) told us they stay open all night so it will be great.
Rach and I get the upstairs spare room, Adam gets the couch, and Gav gets the basement tonight. That is if we ever get to bed. Well…time to walk .7 miles to the food place. Night!
Erika
