Monday, and Naznin drove us to Philadelphia. We saw
the Liberty Bell and walked around the historic precinct until it was our timed
slot for the Independence Hall tour. There were lots of primary school kids everywhere, and
their understanding of American history and detailed knowledge of the prominent
people was surprising. Their level of pride was impressive too – not something
you see in many Australian primary school kids.
Interesting that although at the time many of these
buildings were constructed, the US was at war with England, most of the
architecture, fittings and clothing were very, very English, even down to the
rose garden.
Being Monday quite a few of the museums were closed,
such as the Carpenter’s Museum and the Portrait Gallery.
On the recommendation of
Naz’s friend we had philly cheese steak for lunch – a bit like the Aussie steak
sandwich but with provolone cheese that melted through the steak – but of
course, no beetroot, egg or sauce.
We walked up Chestnut Street past a diversity of
restaurants, Italian, Russian, Turkish, to the Irish Memorial at Penn’s Landing.
A large number of Irish went to Philadelphia around 1845-1850, a similarity
with Australia.
We wrapped up the day with a lovely dinner at Bobby
and Raj’s house and a ‘welcome’ cake. We had met them when they visited
Australia a couple of years ago.
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| Liberty Bell |
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| Carpenter's Museum |
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| A hearty (yummy) welcome |
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