First day on the road! We are headed to DC so pile all our stuff in the van and make our way to our first stop - Philadelphia. We saw the Liberty Bell and independence hall which was nice and then visited a local market - the oldest in Philadelphia which was basically this big indoor food market. We searched for Philly cheesesteaks for lunch so at least we could try them! A few of us had one and it was sooo nice. Basically beef steak cut in half so that cheese ca...

Today was my last day in New York to get my last little things in that I hadn't yet done so I packed up early and checked out. First on the list was to get a cannoli from Carlos bakery on Times Square. I wasn't blown away by the place, it didn't feel very authentic but the cannoli was nice and perked me up for the rest of the day! Got Tams a little pressie too ;) Next, I went straight to strawberry fields in Central Park to see the John Lennon mosaic and had a wa...

After an embarrassing situation involving my phone falling off my bed into the face of he lad in the bed beneath me I had a late start to the day. Everyone said to try shake shack so I made a beeline there for lunch. Had a great burger with wavy chips and a peanut butter milkshake and although it wasn't THE best I've ever had, I can see why it comes recommended. In the afternoon I took the Statten Island ferry across to see he Statue of Liberty and hopped straigh...

Bought myself a little suitcase for extra shopping space!! Headed down to ground zero - the twin tower site today and found it pretty sad. The fountains they have on the north and south site are really quite amazing and the quiet solemn atmosphere really brings home the tragedy that happens there. After a short stroll down to the waters edge I wandered back to the subway and went to Wall Street. I really just wanted to visit here and get a photo so then headed s...

Had a little lie in today, still so tired from camp. Got up and out by 11 though and had my first iced latte from dunkin donuts - couldn't stomach a donut but not too impressed with the coffee tbh. Headed down to the Chelsea highline which is just this urban garden 40ft above the New York streets. It was a nice walk and felt very modern so I'm glad I went. Moved into the hostel - seems alright. Paisley recommended that I go to the Grey Dog where her and Zach went...