Just a quick jaunt...
A couple of weeks ago, Shannon, Kerri and I decided to go to Philly for the weekend. Since car rental was much more expensive for more than 24 hours, we decided to make it super-quick.
We started off at 1:14pm on Saturday and Shannon valiantly volunteered to drive the first shift... the most difficult shift... the shift getting us out of the city. She did what any of us would have done: she panicked, freaked out a bit, made us navigate and guide her, took many deep breaths, and succeeded in driving us to Philly.
Kerri celebrated by getting down in the car with her special summer mix CD, featuring Alicia Keys.
We sadly looked to the fourth seat, empty, which should have been occupied by Jennifer. But she was too busy being in ITALY. Sheesh.
We stopped on the way at a rest stop/shopping area and tried on sunglasses.
Before we knew it (1.5 hours), the City Of Brotherly Love came into view.
We checked into our hotel and were surprised to learn that there was only one big bed.
Shannon was wary.
After cuddling for a few minutes, we arose and saw that Shannon had applied her messy-sexy look.
And I found that my sunglasses had gone a similar route.
We left the hotel to go see the sights. Well, a few of them. We went to a museum and saw this gorgeous, larger-than-life statue outside.
So we had some fun with it.
This was also the museum whose steps were featured in a little flick called "Rocky." So, like every other American who has been there, we mimicked the famous running/rejoicing scene.
Then we headed downtown to South Street, which, for those of you in AZ, or from AZ, is very much like Mill Avenue. Well, Mill Avenue in the late 90s. Sorta indie, sorta hippie, cultural and artsy downtown area. I liked it a lot.
We had pizza at a famous pizza joint. If you click on this pic and open it in its own window, you can see how funny and cantankerous the signs are.
Walking around, we saw lots of cool street scenery.
This was embedded into the asphalt on the road:
That night, we got all dolled up and went out dancing.
Afterward, we went out for some famous cheesesteaks, which are not pictured because I didn't take my camera out with us. But it's no big deal. I didn't really like the cheesesteaks.
The next morning it was already time to leave. We parted from the city misty-eyed.
Goodbye, Philly.
After another short hour and a half, we arrived at the... well, you can see.
We cranked up the New York City-appreciation mix CD and Shannon celebrated as Kerri drove.
... and we arrived at Dollar Rentals at 1:12pm. By the skin of our very noses, I tells ya.
It was a lovely li'l weekend trip. Thanks Philly!
love,
*jenna*
We started off at 1:14pm on Saturday and Shannon valiantly volunteered to drive the first shift... the most difficult shift... the shift getting us out of the city. She did what any of us would have done: she panicked, freaked out a bit, made us navigate and guide her, took many deep breaths, and succeeded in driving us to Philly.
Kerri celebrated by getting down in the car with her special summer mix CD, featuring Alicia Keys.
We sadly looked to the fourth seat, empty, which should have been occupied by Jennifer. But she was too busy being in ITALY. Sheesh.
We stopped on the way at a rest stop/shopping area and tried on sunglasses.
Before we knew it (1.5 hours), the City Of Brotherly Love came into view.
We checked into our hotel and were surprised to learn that there was only one big bed.
Shannon was wary.
After cuddling for a few minutes, we arose and saw that Shannon had applied her messy-sexy look.
And I found that my sunglasses had gone a similar route.
We left the hotel to go see the sights. Well, a few of them. We went to a museum and saw this gorgeous, larger-than-life statue outside.
So we had some fun with it.
This was also the museum whose steps were featured in a little flick called "Rocky." So, like every other American who has been there, we mimicked the famous running/rejoicing scene.
Then we headed downtown to South Street, which, for those of you in AZ, or from AZ, is very much like Mill Avenue. Well, Mill Avenue in the late 90s. Sorta indie, sorta hippie, cultural and artsy downtown area. I liked it a lot.
We had pizza at a famous pizza joint. If you click on this pic and open it in its own window, you can see how funny and cantankerous the signs are.
Walking around, we saw lots of cool street scenery.
This was embedded into the asphalt on the road:
That night, we got all dolled up and went out dancing.
Afterward, we went out for some famous cheesesteaks, which are not pictured because I didn't take my camera out with us. But it's no big deal. I didn't really like the cheesesteaks.
The next morning it was already time to leave. We parted from the city misty-eyed.
Goodbye, Philly.
After another short hour and a half, we arrived at the... well, you can see.
We cranked up the New York City-appreciation mix CD and Shannon celebrated as Kerri drove.
... and we arrived at Dollar Rentals at 1:12pm. By the skin of our very noses, I tells ya.
It was a lovely li'l weekend trip. Thanks Philly!
love,
*jenna*
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