August 3rd, 2008 - Sunday

We happened to stumble upon one of the most beautiful parks I have ever seen when we turned down a deserted (so we thought) road into the woods the other day. It was so amazing we went back the next day and hiked for two hours.

Wissahickon Valley Park is part of Philadelphia's Fairmount Park, one of the largest urban parks in the world. The park runs 7 miles along Wissahickon Creek and extends from Chestnut Hill all the way to Manayunk. Forbidden Drive is a wide gravel road closed to automobile traffic, which is filled with runners, walkers, bikers and horses. At various points along Forbidden Drive you can catch various, rugged trails (over 50 miles worth).

Needless to say, this is my new favorite place. I will take this over a beach any day.

August 2nd, 2008 - Saturday

Scenes from our exploration of Manayunk.

















Brunch at Le Bus




















Pretzel Park




Pitchers has $2.00 beers during Philly's games :)










I thought water-ice was all hype, until I tried Wild Cherry.

August 1st, 2008 - Friday

Still unpacking. Such a mess.

July 31st, 2008 - Thursday

Time to walk up to Main Street for dinner and drinks.


Here is the view of the canal from the bridge by our house. Our townhouse is on the left, the towpath is on the right. This is where everyone runs, bikes and walks. You can take the path all the way out to Valley Forge.


The towpath, a little blurry, but pretty nonetheless. This way takes you all the way to the art museum in Center City.

July 30th, 2008 - Wednesday

Looks like someone found her new favorite spot.

July 29th, 2008 - Tuesday

Jeremy reading to Maddy and Lilly at our friends Aubrey and Courtenay's house.

July 28th, 2008 - Monday

Driving out to the suburbs, checking out the area. Lots of trees and hills!