After The Climb

The "Rocky Steps", Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

The steps at the entrance to the Philadelphia Museum of Art have been immortalized in the Rocky movies.

After you reenact Rocky's ascent while listening to Gonna Fly Now on your MP3, take a moment to check out the beautiful park and cityscape behind you.  Be sure to also tour the spectacular Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Discovering Columbus

Columbus Monument, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Today marks the 521st anniversary of Christopher Columbus' landing in the 'New World'.

The Columbus Monument was erected in 1992 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of his arrival in the Americas.

With all the new thoughts about the aftermath of Columbus, some might wonder why in the birthplace of the most freedom-loving nation on earth there is a monument to a man who inflicted tyranny on native peoples.

Whatever the truth was about Columbus, we leave it to each person to decide.

Decked Out in Deco

Market Street National Bank Building, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

The Market Street National Bank (now a Residence Inn hotel) is a classic example of Art Deco architecture. The colors, shapes, and typography at the main entrance vividly represent the fanciful Art Deco era.

Philadelphian Hoagie

Hoagie, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia is known for cheese steaks, hoagies, and pizza. We ate authentic examples of all three at Lorenzo's in Philly's Italian Market neighborhood. This hoagie was delicious!