This is a tribute to the birthplace (Philadelphia) of the best country in the world and one of it's less-beautiful cities (Allentown). I went to Philadelphia with two classmates, Dave and Jessica, today and experienced the BEST Cheese steaks in the world--hands down. I ate more than two feet of sandwich and honestly would eat another foot and a half if it were in front of me. For those who are familiar with Philly and cheesesteaks, I ate at Pat's then Geno's, with Pat's winning the taste test by a narrow margin. It was also extremely rewarding to see the Liberty Bell, Benjamin Franklin's grave, and of course, Independence Hall. The only way it could have been better was to be eating Cheesesteaks INSIDE Independence Hall on George Washington's Constitutional Convention chair. Maybe another trip. On an interesting note, I thought I saw a balding, over-rated, hack running out of Independence Hall with a copy of the Declaration of Independence and some 1776 3D glasses but realized it was just Nicholas Cage.
The first rotation of this fourth year of podiatry school is a week old. It has been a whirlwind of ER visits, hospital rounds, clinic appointments, and of course, surgery. It has been intense, but a very rewarding learning experience. I have seen a wider variety of medical problems and surgeries the last week than in my entire twelve months of work in DMU's podiatry clinic. Bidding Becca and the kids farewell was one of the most difficult things I've done, so I am grateful to have been busy. Let's get this year over with!
Northern Kentucky--Wow! I thought Iowa was green
A tiny cemetery in Rome, Ohio. We thought it could have been the resting spot for an ancestor. After an hour of reading all the legible headstones, she may be a few counties away after all.
Beware the dirty tattoo needle! This girl got lymphangiitis and a high fever and had to be admitted for IV antibiotics.
This is the free student housing in Allentown. Not bad for free housing, as long as you clean up the mouse nuggets and previous student's underwear.
Independence Hall, through the trees.
Pats' Steaks: a should-be Mecca for anyone who likes beef and cheese.
The Liberty Bell was actually stored in Allentown for safe-keeping during the Revolutionary War.
4 comments:
Way to go babe! Love all the pictures! Mouse poop and underwear...sounds enticing.
So, Becca! I had no idea Ben was leaving so soon! You poor dear! I hope you've got help and aren't afraid to ask for it!
Love Spencer's pictures too! I was already thinking of asking Chrissy to take Owen's but after she posted Spencer's it was a done deal!
Good luck with the rugrats!
The cheese steaks sound awesome and I can just imagine you defiling ancient history while enjoying some tasty treats!
Great post Ben. You should post some pictures of the inside of the house because the outside doesn't look nearly as bad as the inside. Happy you and Becca made it through your first week. On to the next...
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