http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from North America , United States , Pennsylvania , Philadelphia en-us Sun, 07 Sep 2008 20:52:47 BST Sun, 07 Sep 2008 20:52:47 BST So three weeks later I finally have the internet at home so hopefully I can keep in touch a little better via email this blog and all of that stuff.I moved into this place almost a month ago which is hard to believe. I am living in a HUGE house in Philadelphia on Overbrook cough cough Will Smith went to Overbrook High School cough cough So that's my claim to fame haha. I live in his http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/blog-319070.html Den heutigen Tag haben wir in Philadelphia verbracht. Nachdem wir dort unser Auto einer Parkgarage anvertraut hatten haben wir uns erstmal zu Fu auf den Weg gemacht naja eigentlich sind wir so ziemlich alles zu Fu gegangen. Am Vormittag haben wir uns vor allem im Historischen Viertel Phillys aufgehalten wo wir uns auf die Spuren der amerikanischen Geschichte begeben haben. Da der Regierung sc http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/Center-City/blog-312992.html Den heutigen Vormittag haben wir mit Shoppen verbracht. Zuerst im City Outlet in Atlantic City danach in einer Mall etwa 30 min. von Atlantic City entfernt auf unserem Weg nach Philadelphia. Gerade rechtzeitig zum 2dayssale at Macyrsquos. Zustzlich zu den ohnehin schon gnstigen SalePreisen noch den fr uns Europer relativ gnstigen DollarKurs eingerechnet kann man schon richtige Schn http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/blog-312989.html After visiting Washington DC and taking a short break in Baltimore we entered Philadelphia. We booked a room at a neat old French mansion located in Fairmont Park called Chamounix Mansion. The building was originally built in 1799 and was furnished with pieces from the period. We explored the historic downtown and loved the narrow cobblestone streets and old brick houses. This was one of the mo http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/blog-311215.html Well A full day at Niagra started early. It is a little tacky but the view is magnificant.We think we saw an otter tucking into a fish breafast above the falls.At 11 we went to queue for the maid of the mist.Minutes later we were a few feet away from the falls and being gently soaked.The water was strangely warm but we were very close. the sound was amazing and we could see the sun glistening off http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/South-Philly/blog-309559.html My time in Philadelphia is at an end. My cubicle is cleaned out I presented my 7 weeks worth of work to my boss recycled a ton of papers and said goodbye to my coworkers. It was a good learning experience and I made some friends that I hope to keep in touch with. Yesterday I made the decision to have a day out in Philly instead of spending it in my cube. The other interns were out in the field http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/Center-City/blog-309490.html Today I checked another item off of my list of things to experience sushiI went out for lunch with one of the other EPA interns my friend Mia. We hiked across Philly to go out for real sushi but our intended lunch spot was closed. We finally found another place...a tiny sushi bar that was actually run by the owner. This place only seated 8 so we had to wait for our turn at the bar. Mia my su http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/Center-City/blog-308814.html AllTo dear readers of my blog I didn't realise there were any Sorry I have been slack with the blog. I have arrived in Philadelphia already. I didn't update the blog often during my travel due to both lack of time and not always reliable internet services. Good news is I kept a travel diary so I will be able to backdate the blog exactly as events happened and that's what I plan to do in the n http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/University-City/blog-306695.html The playersDonald Denegar age 82 self employed piano teacher with a penchant for travelJohn Roach age 68 entrepreneur fork lift renterPatrick Harlin age 24 sometime blogger former student of 'The Don' spell checker addict of which there is no way to get a quick fix in Europe...Sam McPhee age 23 ex Salish Lodge worker and cartoonist former student of 'The Don'Anthony Spencer Current stu http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/blog-306238.html Hey I've finally managed to sit by the computer for more than 5 minutes without being interrupted yay My last blog was 4th July when I had my first day off me and a few others went into Philadelphia and stayed at a hotel we were really boring and didn't go out or go shopping or anything. My next day off I went into King of Prussia which is a giant shopping centre the 2nd biggest in the US http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/blog-306034.html Okay sportsfans this may be brief. We are TIRED. We had a long and fun day.We began this morning by driiving from Baltimore to Philadelphia. In Philadelphia we had an awesome tour of the historical area. It was a walking tour taking about 2 hours. Our tour guide was great and we got to briefly see many of the sites including the Liberty Bell Independence Hall Christ's Church and mos http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/blog-304931.html where to start... my last entry left off when I was still in Seattle at the end of May. After leaving Seattle I visited Rhea again in Portland then travelled south to meet Spud in San Francisco. We met up with my dear friend Sunny who's currently living in Berkeley and Sunny's friend Mik offered us a room at the place he was staying. With the luxury of a room to ourselves and a key to the back http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/blog-300186.html I totally forgot that I have a vacation last week and we decided at the last minute that we were going to go to Philadelphia to celebrate Independence DayTurned out that traveling by plane train or bus cost about the same at that time so I decided what the heck I will just drive there. It's more comfortable and faster than train or bus and I get to decide when and where to stop and take a http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/blog-298032.html Today was filled with many wonderful experiences. We started the day with breakfast at the hotel in NJ and then departed for Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty via ferry. The building that once filtered millions of immigrants into the United States is now a museum. Many of the kids enjoyed looking through the roles to see if any of their ancestors came through Ellis Island many were able http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/blog-297237.html HelloSorry for being so crap at updating this there are only 2 computers and impatient people hovering behind and it's really offputting And the longer I put it off the more I have to write so the less chance I have to do it I have sacrificed my daily shower to write this so I really smell atmI have arrived safely if you haven't gathered. The camp is really pretty and the other Internationa http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/blog-294431.html Hey guysI been a bit quiet since I been away its been impossible to get to a computer for more that just a few mins to check my email.Ok so whats been happening Both me and Ben had a fairly cruisy flight in both had spare seats next to us and were able to spread out a bit couldn't have been an easier 14 hour flight for me anyway didnt get any sleep didn't get crazy drunk just watched mov http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/blog-288150.html Being in Philly last weekend reminded me vastly of my lovehate relationship with the city. If there's one thing I hate more about Philadelphia than anywhere else in the world it's the city's transportation on all levels. This includes public bus and rail Amtrak 76 and generally anywhere there is a veichle in the city. To sum it up..IT ALL BLOWS However no bigger Philly transportation nightm http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/blog-288126.html So I arrived this morning in Philadelphia PA for my Peace Corps staging event. I got in at around 11am and soon found some similarly lost looking young people with way too much luggage for domestic travel my fellow Peace Corps Trainees PST's peace corps loves acronyms. We all hopped in a shuttle to the hotel checked in ate some lunch and went to register for training. Staging consi http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/University-City/blog-285243.html Well a lot has happened in the last couple days. My first night in Philly was really hard. Things got much better when registration and training started on saturday. I've been busy ever since. I got the chance to hang out with the other Peace Corps Volunteers and get to know them a little bit last night. There are a bunch of really nice people and I look forward to working with them in Ghana. http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/blog-285186.html Ending one chapter starting another...So I tearfully left Hilton Head on Friday. It was harder to leave than I thought it would be. I had a fantastic month. I mainly had great times with friends and fam had a blast bartending played golf every day and spent plenty of time enjoying the outdoors and the beaches of Hilton Head. I spent Memorial Day weekend hanging out with Jeff Bahl his fian http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/blog-282642.html Spring has finally arrived. http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/blog-281624.html Moving back to the big city was quite an adjustment for me. Yes I am moving back to the big city by choice. After a 3month roaming around the world it is now the time for me to temporarily resettle so I can restock my fund and let's see what is in store for me. Here are few shots of scenes around Philadelphia in Philadelphia. http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/blog-281603.html Below is the text of the graduation announcement I sent out. The site can not support the pdf file brilliantly designed by Gabi Aizenberg. Happy to email copies anyone would like oneDearest Friends and Family For almost as far back as I can remember Irsquove been a student however I am writing to let you know that for now I have reached the end of my formal academic career. I will be g http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/blog-281249.html Make myself available to enjoy cultural activities in the tristates area. April weather is nice and why not joining others to check out the Cherry Blossom Festival activities being offered every year here in the city of Philadelphia. Philadelphia is home to some 2000 Japanese cherry trees sakura half of which were a gift from the Japanese government in 1926 in honor of the 150th anniversary o http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/Center-City/blog-280298.html My apartment is empty. The moving truck is packed. I can't describe how strange it is to be leaving and not knowing when I will be coming back. It's been a crazy ride in 'the city that loves you back'. Much LOVE with a tilted O http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/Center-City/blog-279799.html This could only happen to me Lisa.Vacation has officially started as have the mishaps. Sitting next to the ever entertaining Anna a mere one hour into our trip she spilled oh no she didn't her glass of apple juice. It landed all over me my shoes my bag....quite refreshing And being the prepared parent that I try to be I packed extra clothes in our carryon for the girls thinking that I http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/blog-279733.html Hey everyone So I just finished up my preservice training today....It was peachy. There are 22 of us leaving for Malawi tomorrow. Most are around my age in their earlymid twenties but not everyone. I am only one of three licensed nurses going but everyone leaving will be contributing to improving the health of Malawi. I thought that I would post something on here tonight since I will be o http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/University-City/blog-279486.html 5am first morning after UArts finalsGet up eat breakfast put on HUGE white dress hair and makeup including LOTS of glitter grab phone and wallet walk to hotelmeeting place. Gig Performance Promotion for Circus De Sol KOOZA. Two fourteen hour days of street performing and show promotion.Is this my life Is this the joy of being an independent contractor ..........I couldn't be more http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/Center-City/blog-279451.html Yesterday I graduated from college I had lunch with my mother and father and godmother. I had dinner with dad and Jenifer. I had a really nice day. Went back to Doc Watson's which I haven't been inside of since St. Patrick's day of 2005 Lots of changes yesterday. Tomorrow I move out of the apartment building that has been my home for the last three years. I'm leaving most of the best http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/Center-City/blog-279445.html