We mentioned to the cute couple at the B&B that we were planning a day trip to Gettysburg,  but didn’t know what else to do that day.  They assured us that a trip to Gettysburg would take an entire day.  Really??  They were so right. There is so much to see and do at Gettysburg National […]

The elderly couple from Philadelphia at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport implored, “Be sure to visit Longwood Gardens.”  Oh, I had Longwood Gardens on my “Want to Do” list since this arboretum is  highly recommended in a bazillion travel guides, but it was encouraging to have a personal recommendation. Be still my heart!   Longwood Gardens […]

Seattle has its Pikes Market, and Philadelphia has the Reading Terminal Market. This landmark market which is over 100 years old was listed on many “Must Do Lists” of Philadelphia.  Plus, the concierge at the hotel said this was the place to go to get a Philly Cheesesteak.  That got our attention. Did you ever play […]

“We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal. that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” (Declaration of Independence – Thomas Jefferson) These words (which always give me goosebumps) echo throughout Philadelphia, and most certainly along the […]

The City of Brotherly Love. The birthplace of American Democracy. There was so much to see and do in this historic city.  As usual, we weren’t able to visit everything on the “Want to Do List”.  For one thing, our first flight was cancelled.  (Yes, like go home and come back tomorrow because it is […]