A Day in DallasAmerican Airlines to DallasWe are up at 3am in order to get to our 6:35am American Airlines flight to Dallas.We are travelling only with a carry-on and personal item but they still make us check our carry-on because they say the overhead bins are full. They say for future bookings you should pre-select (and pay extra) for zones 1-7 if you don’t want your carry-on checked. …
A Visit with Rocky and Back to CanadaAlong the Waterworks Trail Our clothes from last night are still wet. We pack them into separate bags, pack the car and head to the Philadelphia Art Museum.The day is beautifully sunny, a few big puddles the only sign of last nights rain. We walk along the waterfront trail to boathouse row and then back along the waterworks trail to the back of …
Revolution, Magic Gardens and ColdplayRevolution The day is sunny and warm. We take the subway down to the Historic District to see the Museum of the American Revolution. There are lots of school groups coming into the museum when we arrive.The museum was interesting but the best part was a movie about George Washington’s military command tent and at the end of the movie (spoiler alert) the screen raises and there …
Off to Jail Heading to the Penitentiary I wake feeling like I have rocks in my tummy…Philly Cheese Steak sandwich. Ugh.The blisters on the soles of my feet hurt when I walk. Fortunately the pain is much alleviated when I put on my enclosed shoes with orthotics in them.It is supposed to rain in the afternoon so I pack 2 rain jackets, an umbrella, 3 water bottles, tangerines and a few …