Comments on: MORNING IN PHILADELPHIA

By: Betsy Wuebker

Betsy Wuebker — Tue, 19 May 2009 20:51:19 +0000

Hi Mike – There’s an underground garage in the Liberty Bell/Independence Hall complex. I had a scare there because the reader wouldn’t read my card, but a nice attendant helped me exit (and pay, too). These photos are courtesy of Wikipedia. I didn’t have my usual cameraman on this trip.

By: Mike Goad

Mike Goad — Sat, 16 May 2009 10:19:04 +0000

Great photos! They look quite familiar. Several years ago, we visited Philadelphia for a couple of days. We got a VERY good deal through Priceline.com and stayed at a pretty nice hotel -- The Inn at Penn. It was a combination business trip, sightseeing trip and visit family trip. Our son-in-law was stationed in New Jersey at the time and I had a day and a half of meetings at Three Mile Island. I don't remember where we parked, probably a parking garage, but we spent several hours in the area you were in. Mike Goad´s last blog post..4 1/2 days offline!

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IDEALS, ICONS AND INDEPENDENT THINKING | Passing Thru — Wed, 13 May 2009 16:39:39 +0000

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By: Betsy Wuebker

Betsy Wuebker — Wed, 13 May 2009 03:13:55 +0000

Hi Patricia – It would have been a shame to merely fly in and out of Philadelphia without taking the extra time we had to see at least the basics. I’ve never been to Washington, D.C., either, but it’s on my list. Thank you.

Hi Barbara – It was a wonderful morning – beautiful sun, balmy temperatures. I saw the city at its best that day. Glad I could share. Thanks.

Hi Christine – Welcome to PassingThru! Thank you – I so hope I am doing Philadelphia what little justice my short stay inspired. More to come!

By: Christine Gallagher

Christine Gallagher — Wed, 13 May 2009 02:40:27 +0000

YAY! My city! Thank you for sharing your perspective–and your writing is beautiful. And yes, the Liberty Bell is so unassuming from the street!

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By: Barbara Swafford

Barbara Swafford — Tue, 12 May 2009 06:39:56 +0000

Hi Betsy, Philadelphia is a place I've never been to, but having heard so much about it, and reading your post, makes me want to see it. It looks phenomenal. Thank you for sharing such beautiful photos. I feel like I was there with you. . Barbara Swafford´s last blog post..The Secret Is Out - Our Blog Posts Are Not Being Read

By: Patricia

Patricia — Tue, 12 May 2009 02:39:34 +0000

What a delightful morning experience. I have been to Philadelphia 2 times and never saw anything – stuck on a train in a huge snow storm and trying to take a youth group on the historic tour and I was the chaperon who had to take the 2 vomiting kids to the emergency room and then back to New Hope, which is a lovely little town.
I was arrested in Washington DC on a civil rights march so have not seen that city either…
Feel like I had a wee bit of a tour with your good writing and pictures – Thank you.

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By: Betsy Wuebker

Betsy Wuebker — Mon, 11 May 2009 16:01:50 +0000

Hi Mark – Welcome to PassingThru! Yes, you’re right. The legend is in dispute! As is whether or not she actually lived in the Betsy Ross house. Makes you wonder about other folklore, doesn’t it? Thanks for coming by.

By: Betsy Wuebker

Betsy Wuebker — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:58:12 +0000

Hi Dot – You’re welcome! It was a lovely morning. I lifted the photos from Wikipedia as I had no camera that day – Pete usually takes our photos. More to come on the rest of the visit.

Hi Kim – Thank you! There was no way I was passing thru Philly without seeing the historical district. And you’re right, it was ungodly early. The Starbucks opened at six, praises be! My parking spot must’ve been vacated by a sleepover going home…or something. I am going to try to do the rest of my sightseeing justice in more posts. I get all choked up like a dork about our country’s history.

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:52:59 +0000

Philly is a great place! I love the historic districts. Sounds like you had a perfect morning for your casual tour. BTW – I just learned over the weekend, according to the Smithsonian Institute that Betsy Ross did not make the flag that is known as the Star Spangled Banner which resides in the Smithsonian.