Miles 120 (7939)
Two Lanes 58 (6079) 77%
Top Down 60 (7015) 88%
New York was going to be another scorcher, In fact it set a record of 103 for the day. We said our goodbyes, got Iced Coffees at Dunkin' Donuts, and then with the top down drove out across the Verrazano Bridge (toll $11.00 -- stop complaining Bay area people).
Onto the New Jersey Turnpike where we stopped at a service area. We went inside and it was like a medium-sized airport: shops, multiple eateries, pubs...just no airlines or planes.
Then to Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love. While Philly has a tough reputation, everyone we encountered was helpful and polite. We went to South Street to eat a Philly Cheese Steak at Jim's Steak House. Many argue which one is best, but our reviews took us to Jim's. Very lean chopped top round on a hoagie. You can get cheese. onions, peppers, mushrooms or just about anything else. It was delicious. We are going back tomorrow before we leave!
Then to Independence Square.
"When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to separate themselves from another........"
Off to City Tavern for an ale and then to the ballgame. Enjoy the rest of the day in pictures.
On our way out of College Point, just a few blocks from Lissa and Jonathan's, I saw this Gulf gas station and decided to fill up before heading thru metro NY and onto the NJ Turnpike. Then I saw this sign. I talked to the proprietor. Yes, 5 generations of the same family hav been in business here since 1868. First it was horseshoeing, then carriage repair, then auto repair and gas. He is the nephew of the greatgrandson of the original owner. Inside are pictures of the store dating back to the 19th century. New York will always surprise you if you give it a chance.
Jim's Steaks. 400 South Street, Philly.
The Delaware River from our 16th floor room at the Hyatt (free on Hyatt points!)
Independendence Hall. Birthplace of the Declaration of Independence
The oldest original copy of the Declaration of Independence. Pretty cool.
This room is where Washington, Adams, Franklin, Jefferson, and their compatriots sat and developed the declaration. Washington chaired it and sat in the big chair. That is the original chair.
The Pennsylvania State House Bell, renamed the Liberty Bell in 1830.
The City Tavern (reproduction) of the tavern frequented by the fathers of our nation. It is three blocks from Independence Hall and, according to John Adams, served the finest food in the colonies. Operating again, we had a couple of cold ales, since it was still 98 degrees at 5:30 pm.
Citizen's Bank Park. Braves 6 Phillies 3 in 11 innings
The best bathroom picture window ever!
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