Traveling II

Philadelphia, PA

Home away from home as those who know me would say. It may be known as the City of Brother Love, but I have a daughter there and a best friend that I've adopted as an older sister.

I've traveled to Philly recently. Mid- September for my daughter's graduation from The Art Institute of Philadelphia. I got to share the city with my husband for the first time since I've started traveling to the east coast. Great time despite rainy weather. Although it did clear off and get sunny on graduation day.

I don't quite know what the draw is to this city other than the emotional ties I have to those living there. Yet, it is, as my friend Bobbi keeps reminding me, a small town. Despite the size of this metropolis, I think it's the fact that Center City, where I spend the greatest bulk of my time, is actually a two mile by two mile square and you can walk anywhere with ease. Plus, it's steeped in history. Add to that some fine restaurants and museums and you've got the making of a nice vacation holiday. And, if you like to walk, like I do, then there are some lovely parks, great murals, and spectacular fountains.

I think the thing that captivates me about Philly is the diversity and the vast array of things to see and do. I'm certainly never bored when I visit.

Yes, as I've said, I love to travel and this is most assuredly one of my favorite locales. I'll be there again in under two weeks, but alas, not to visit. Just an airport layover this time. But hey, I hook up with the 'big sister' to head up to Canada for a girls' weekend.

On the road again...can't wait to get on the road again...(or in the air again...)
Dawn