My visit to Philadelphia was more haphazard than normal. I was going to arrive in Philadelphia on Monday, but then I was going to head right back to New York City on a bus to work on a big balloon project on Wednesday. Fortunately, my friendEllen was understanding and was going to allow me to stash my bike and most of my gear while I went back to New York.
Her home was magnificent and was well worth the hills and cobble-stone obstacles encountered on the ride from the train station.
In my time in Philadelphia, I also randomly ran into a fellow balloon artist, Sarah Rose when I saw her holding a balloon in the street. It’s a dead giveaway.
Other highlights:
Meeting Balloonjamin Franklin
Seeing the Liberty Bell
Drinking Bubble Tea
Finally trying Yeungling Beer (From America’s oldest Brewery!)
Reconnecting with a childhood friend
Seeing sights from movies I haven’t seen (Cue Eye of the Tiger)
Balloonjamin Franklin – he he he