Tuesday, October 3, 2006
Today we woke up before 7 am to make the 8:30 train into Philadelphia. After arriving at the 30th Street Station we hopped a subway to the Independence National Historical Park. We were able to tour Independence Hall and the first home of both houses of Congress. We also saw the Liberty Bell up close, and then enjoyed a traditional Philly Cheese Steak sandwich at Jim’s Steaks on South Street. After lunch we walked back uptown to the Federal Reserve Bank, Betsy Ross’s home, Benjamin Franklin's grave, and Christ Church. Then back on the subway to the train station and our hour long trip back to Parkesburg. It was neat to see all the historical sites here in our nation's first capital.

After a quick rest we drove though Atglen and then into Strasburg where we enjoyed dinner at the Red Caboose Restaurant. We were almost the only ones in the restaurant and our server talked at length about the impact yesterday’s events on the local community, which occurred just 5-6 miles from where we’re staying.