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Stop 5 - Philadelphia
I arrived in "Philly" (yeh Im allowed to call it that cos I am hip haha) after just a little train ride from Washington and it was hot hot hot when I arrived. The Hostel is FAB! I have met more people here than any other hostel.....lots of new friends from around the world for Jens! I did the usual when I arrived, unpacked the essentials (you know Jarmies and Smellies.....oh and Freddie, who slept the whole way here by the way hmmm...I was too scared to sleep incase I missed my stop, imagine that)
I then did the usual food shop for my days.....and realising I only had 3 days in philly was making me think "eeekkkk" because there is so much to see. SO all food was gotten for packed lunches (you know like on school trips.....no teachers in bleach jeans and bum bags here...well apart from my bum bag) I went on the hostel "Ghost Tour" first night and it was really good.....plus I met 5 lovely girlies whom I went out for a drink with afterwards, just 1 mind...you know me haha, we went to an "Irish Bar" well...it was called that but I tell you now it was nothing like "O'Niells" back home haha, what did shock me was the fact it was a Sat Night and people were out in flip flops an shorts...little bit different to the wannabe wags we see in town on Sat Night
First full day and I knew I had to make the most of it...as I have such a small amount of time here...so I was up at 7m and went for a run and done a circuit in the park and then headed out at 9am to explore...and explore I did! I LOVE Philly....its amazing and I really wish I had longer here....but I didnt despair I made the most of it...and of course I ran up the Rocky Steps....its a must (and I filmed myself) but why oh why did I choose the hottest day in Philly to do this haha.....I seen so many amazing things today: Museum of Art, Rocky Steps, LOVE Park, South Street, Magic Gardens, City Hall, Liberty Bell, Penns landing...it was fabulous day and it was topped off by a Movie Night in the hostel "40 year old virgin" < 1 of my fav films!!!..."hey hey heyyyyyyyyyyyy Mother F*****er" (you need to of seen the movie to appreciate that)
2nd Day was an early start again and it kicked off with a visit to Independence Hall to see were the Declaration of Independence was signed...WOW! Was funny actually (maybe you had to be there but will tell you anyways) as the Park Ranger was telling us all about it.....and by the way bloody England seemed to be to blame, he then asked was anyone from outside of US...I said yes and then said England.....yes all eyes were on me haha, I felt like I had actually came along and bombed America haha......I carried on to say I do apologise, but in all honesty I wasnt around back then haha! I then made my way to the Eastern State Penitentiary...(Surprised they never kept me there for what our forefathers done ha) and it was spooky....not many people there and I felt all shivery at one point, but was really amazing and interesting, kinda like Alcatraz.....from here I went to "Reading Terminal Market" an indoor food market and sampled a Philly Special "Pretzel" mmmmm...now I know the true Philly Special is "Philly Cheese Steak" but guys and gals....as much as I wanna sample as much of USA cuisine as I can....this was far beyond what I can eat...for a start they are the size of my foot...with chips (of sorry FRIES) but they look so grease ridden......so Pretzel it was....I finished the day by seeing "Betsy Ross" house...the lady who made the USA Flag...and then to Elferes Alley (this little alley housed with old school houses...lovely)
I have loved my time here in Philly and I am gutted that I only had 3 days to spend, I will definately be back, again my inner geek was allowed to come out and I loved learning about how America became America...maybe deep down I am American haha...I shall male my decision once I read the book I bought "Decleration and Congress" ;-)
Philly...Ive loved you, can I live here? Pleaseeeeee........Thank you! This has been the friendliest hostel I have stayed in and so much going on....Thank You Apple Hostels
Boston I am coming for you
Jen x
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