PHILADELPHIA (SEP1, 2009)

It’s really nice when you plan to stay somewhere, and you find out, after you get there, that there are awesome attractions within “striking” distance…
That’s what happened to us here in New Holland, Pennsylvania.
When we made the reservations, we didn’t think about Gettysburg or Philadelphia, since we were more concerned about getting a campground or RV Resort through RPI (Resort Parks International) or Coast to Coast (F.Y.I.: We save a lot of money by using these membership facilities)…
Anyway, the original thought was to see these places on our way South (after Maine), but you can imagine how delighted we were to find that we were within an easy day’s driving to both places.
It made for two very busy sightseeing days, but boy was it worth it!
As I’ve said on more than one occasion, a picture speaks a thousand words, so our stay here in Lancaster/New Holland area has been great…
I’ve let the pictures speak for themselves - with just a few notes describing what I thought might clarify location, or whatever… That, in turn, has prevented me from writing too much in my Blog, which, I’m sure, you appreciate.
With that little tidbit, I can now almost quit writing and let you ponder the pictures on my Picasa Web Albums…
http://picasaweb.google.com/Kjell.and.Luanne/PHILADELPHIASEP12009#
Sorry…
Just a few more words to let you know we’ve had a fantastic time here in Amish Country, in Gettysburg, and, probably most of all, in Philadelphia.
Today’s excursion into the history of the birth of our Nation was heartwarming, to say the least… When you get right down to it, it’s really a miracle that America is America… There were so many things that could’ve gone wrong; situations which could’ve taken a different turn, if proceedings and measures hadn‘t been taken advantage of…
You can go on and on… What it all boils down to is: WE THE PEOPLE wouldn’t be living in this great land if it hadn’t been for some very strong minded, diplomatic, and far-seeing gentlemen who steered a solid course…
Bless them all for being at the right place at the right time!
I am so proud to live in American, where the ideals of these men still ring true.
I know we’re still struggling with all kinds of issues, but - in my mind - you can’t find a better country to search for your dreams…
Opportunities are here for everyone… All you need is determination (a will to succeed) and to go for it… Again, in my mind, The American Dream is yours if you apply yourself.
See what a little trip to Independence Hall did? I’m now a gung-ho American, and darn proud of it!
Unfortunately, we’re on the go again tomorrow morning… Would’ve loved to spend more time here, but maybe some other year?
We’re heading to a town called Accord, in the State of New York, where we’ll be staying a couple of nights, so I’ll catch you up when we get there…
Take care…