"In Boston they ask, how much does he know? In New York, how much is he worth? In Philadelphia, who were his parents?" -Mark TwainBack in the day (say, the 18th century) Philadelphia was all the rage! Status and prominence! This was the largest city and the social center of the 13 colonies. And, before the revolution Philadelphia was the 2nd largest city in the British Empire (after London).
I could spout off all kinds of Philadelphia Trivia since we even rode the Double Deck Bus yesterday looking like goofy tourists. But it's not a bad way to get the "lay of the land."
Of course, there is nothing quite as helpful in a new city as a morning run. When I'm out running in new cities my pace is horrendously slow (even slower than my old-age pace) but it's the perfect way to get a general overview.
Yesterday we saw the Philadelphia Museum of Arts, the Perleman Museum, the Rodin Museum and in between all the museums we covered plenty of the Philly historical sights.
For today's activities Carole secured tickets to the Barnes Foundation! Score! In fact, visiting the Barnes was the impetus for starting our week in Philadelphia. We felt like we should see the gallery in it's original setting before the entire collection is moved in 2012.
By the afternoon, we should be back in my old favorite: "N.Y.C., What is it about you?"
