Our time in Philadelphia was perfect! It was so nice to make it to a place where we knew we could stay for a few days, stretch out or legs and enjoy some time with Benson's little sister Liz. She was the greatest host and of course we are grateful to Daryl and Julie who so kindly let us stay in their home while they were gone.
Liz had planned some pretty awesome things for us to do while we were with her. The first day we woke up and drove out to Amish country and it was beautiful. We started off the day at the largest breakfast buffet you could ever imagine, it's so large they call it a Smorgasbord, no lie. The food was actually really incredible and completely worth the $9.95 we each spent to get in. Lots of fresh made delights (Benson's favorite were the sweet potato pancakes) and plenty of anything else you can imagine eating for breakfast. So great.
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| Eating a whole SMORGASBORD! |
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| All that was done with a straw. |
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| I'm so full I can't even keep my eyes open... |
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| Nice Amish farm. You can't see it but there was a man pulling a plow through their fields on a horse. So cool! |
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| Just a little tribute to our heritage |
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| Benson loved this. Keeping it classy in Amish country... |
We decided the best way to actually see some of the Amish towns would be to walk. We parked the car and spent a few hours going in and out of little shops full of antiques and handmade goods. I have always been fascinated by any group of people that would choose to keep themselves separate from a world that is so invasive and seems to have an influence that reaches everyone no matter where they are. I think we all have a lot to learn from the Amish people. Their lives are more simple and because of that I believe they are happier...still here I am blogging on a computer and using my iPad to google things I need to know this instant, all the while checking my text messages and Instagram on my phone. It's a problem I am working on.
The rest of our time with Liz was spent in downtown Philly where Benson fell in love with their City Hall building, we caught up on the rich history of the city and ate a delicious meal (or two) at the Reading Terminal Market. Philadelphia is great, it's hard not to enjoy yourself with so much to see and do!
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| Liberty Hall |
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| Liberty Bell |
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| A Masonic Temple right in downtown Philly. I thought the detail in the stone was fascinating |
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| Philly is full of interesting art. |
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| Benson LOVED City Hall. Another building with incredible detail. |
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| nice bum! |
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| Where we ate at Reading Terminal Market. Their sandwiches are incredible with meat, broccolirab and aged provolone. Yummy! |
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| The terminal is a fast paced and upbeat place with LOTS of eating options |
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| Independence Hall was great. That chair is one of the only original pieces left from when the declaration was signed. |
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| Everything is bigger in Texas. Even when you are in Philadelphia. |
Thanks Liz for making our trip to Philly so memorable! We wouldn't have been able to enjoy it as much without you there as our tour guide!
Every time anyone said the word, "Smorgasbord" on our trip I couldn't help but sing this song and think of Templeton with his big belly rolling around and singing about all the nasty food he ate.
Brothers and sisters, sister and brothers. Aren't we everyone?
Skip to 2:30 to see the awesome song and dance from "Free to Be You and Me".
Skip to 2:30 to see the awesome song and dance from "Free to Be You and Me".
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