Monday, October 27, 2014

Hiking men

After leaving Philadelphia we took a quick trip to the Grand Canyon of PA.  David met us at the outfitters to hike with Matt and Michael.   After dropping them at the trail head we head for Niagara Falls.

Philly cheese steaks

Decided to sample local fair and have a philly cheese steak

Segway tour of Philadelphia

For Rachel graduation present we took a tour of Philadelphia PA by segway.  It was a first for all of us but so much fun.  Don't worry no one fell but our feet did get tired.

Independence Hall

Liberty bell












Just for fun!

Rachel's Graduation


The Drexel Dragon in the pouring rain

RN-BSN graduation at Drexel University Philadelphia, PA
June 13, 2014

After the ceremony we ate at this little pizza shop Zavino and enjoyed some wine too.

Philadelphia had so many food trucks our favorite was Insomnia cookies.





Friday, June 13, 2014

Our prezel fix

Philadelphia and NJ have an amazing Philly prezel factory.  Just love these prezels.

The Pour house

Went to dinner at a high rated burger place.  Enjoyed burgers all the way around and beer for the guys.

Rybread sandwich shop

Eastern State Penitentiary

Our first stop in Philadelphia was the Eastern State Penitentiary.  This was a interesting and enjoyable place to visit, worth the stop.


Restored hall

ruins now












Model of building



Recreation of GITMO cell

excape tunnel in 1940's he was caught eventually

Al Capon's cell