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Adriii finaly got the time to do her long-time expected train-trip through the north-east coast of the United States… and she is telling us about her journey!

So, after eating the most amazing hamburgers ever, we had our strength back so it was time to keeeep walking. There’s one thing that all American cities I’ve been to have in common, no matter their size or population: the churches. Every 15 or 20 minutes we founded a church. It’s so nice because some of them are really beautiful. One curious thing it’s that the most unique and original ones are always the ones from Protestant congregations. Don’t ask me why.

So, we just walked towards the river and reached the Train Station. When we arrived we were so tired that we didn’t realize that even this one is an historic building. After walking for a while at the university area, we decided to go to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. There we had lots of things to do. It was a shame not to have time to visit the Museum of Natural History, but we did a short visit to the Public Library and the Rodin Museum. It’s a nice replica of the original one in France. I loved the “Hell Gates” statue both times

We passed by the Archeology Museum and reached the Museum of Art. This is a place no one should miss. It was too late to go inside (American public places close too soon!) but the views from the top of the stairs are great. Also, those are the “Rocky” stairs and it was funny to see so many people training there. Also there are the fountain and the Rocky Statue.

Looking for the Rocky Statue we went to the back side of the Museum. We didn’t expect to find that great place! There’s a beautiful park hidden there called the Water Works. It’s where the Fairmount Park born and the Schuylkill River forms a big lake. In the shore of the lake, there are this Victorian Houses that are lightened up by night, giving you the most pretty romantic atmosphere of Philly.

We can’t afford a dinner at the Boathouse Row so it’s time to go to the grocery store we saw near the bus station and go back to the hostel. We didn’t want to miss the curfew.

What a great, complete day! We’ll miss you Philly!

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