Birthplace of a Nation
The Assembly Room of Independence Hall - Philadelphia, PA : February 2005
I was really lucky to get out of work early on Friday. My client suggested I do a little sightseeing since I had several hours before my flight. I walked over to Independence Park, where the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and several other national landmarks are located.
The Liberty Bell has a brand new house. Last time I was in Philly we could just drive by and see it. This time around I had to go through security and go into a building to see it.
After that I had a little time left to take a tour at Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was written and debated over. There’s a power in that place that you can’t deny, a sense of history so strong you can almost touch it. Amazing things happened in that place. Just to stand in the room, a room where George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin all sat in was incredible. Have you ever seen the musical 1776? The songs from it rang in my head as I stood in there. I tried renting it when I got home but my ghetto Blockbuster didn’t have it.
On my way back I got to go through Chinatown, which was a bustling, colorful place. I had Chinese New Year dinner there, and it was really tasty. I don’t have much time to go to the Chinatown in Chicago, but I have to admit, ours is a little better. Of course, I’m biased.
Philly was a ball to be in. I’m going back there next month and I already have places lined up that I want to see.
I’ve got more pictures, but I’ll be posting them up once I get all the captions together….
I was in Philly for work back in December. I didn’t get a chance to go into any of historical sites, but I did see the inside of one of the Iron Chef’s restaurants. Had dinner @ Jones downtown. Nice joint. Had cheesesteak wit at one o’ the famous places in South Philly. I forgot the name. Did I really just write all about food?
Did you go to Morimoto’s
Nope, didn’t go to Morimoto’s. Maybe next time!
Just went to Chinatown today! Had some bbq pork with fried egg over rice at Seven Treasures!! Do all Chinatowns have that type of entrance? Looks like our Chinatown.