We drove over the Delaware again - this time on the majestic Benjamin Franklin Bridge. The Old town was full of people but we parked under the visitor’s center and were immediately close to everything on our list to see. Independence Hall was an impressive place to stand. I tried to imagine the bustle in the building at the times the Declaration and Constitution were written. Congress and the Supreme Court both resided in buildings nearby. The Liberty Bell looked very out of place standing in the middle of a hall, but it was good to dwell on what it stands for(pic). Even Nelson Mandela has made a stop there. We saw the Mint. Had a great lunch of Philly Cheese Steak. Saw the area where Ben Franklin lived and his grave site. The highlight of the day was our walk through the submarine Becuna. Active through both the Second World War and Cold War. We also enjoyed the Cruiser Olympia.(pic) A steel warship launched in 1892. It was active during the Spanish-American War and brought home the remains of the Unknown Soldier from France, now at Arlington.
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