While wandering around the historic blocks of Philadelphia's historic areas, we saw many places that are extremely recognizable to people for both historical and mythological reasons. I don't know if Betsy Ross actually sewed the first flag recognized as the Stars and Stripes banner, but I do know that she lived in Philadelphia. Here is a picture of her house.
A few streets away from Betsy's home is Christ Church--one of the oldest and most important Episcopal Churches in the United States. Famous people like Ben Franklin and other signers of the Declaration of Independence are buried in the church's cemetery.
Jack had to go back to the car and feed the parking meter. While Raisinette, Cordelia and I waited in the shadowy cool of the trees around Christ Church, Raisinette read a Philadelphia ghost story.
After Jack returned, we headed off to see the Delaware River. It is the border between Philadelphia and New Jersey, which is on the other side of the bridge pictured. We didn't have the time or the desire to cross the bridge and visit the Garden State, so we headed back into town "Reservoir Dogs" style in search of food.
We found a restaurant that I hope was a local place suitable for getting authentic Philly Cheese Steaks. I kept my order simple--steak and onions with Cheese Whiz. It was good and I chowed down.
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