Username: Owen Date: 20 August 2019 Postmark: 21 August 2019 From: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA The Moose has come back across the pond for another tour of the colony. His first check in is from the City of Brotherly Love Cheers Owen!. Remember to check the WW2 Forums/Forces Postal Service Map for a look at our growing list of all WW2F/FPS submissions.
The City of Brotherly Love.........sometimes. There is a lot of history there. Much to be learned and benefited from. The waterfront has or had anyway, the submarine Bacuna (spelling) and Admiral Dewey’s old flagship Olympia, but last I heard it was rotting away. My son graduated from LaSalle University there and met his wife there. They lived in South Philly for a few years while she did her residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. (She’s a good doctor) There are some great Italian, family owned restaurants in South Philly. Then, the famous Philly cheesesteaks. I started going to Phillies games there back in the 1950’s and still attend Eagles games with my son who is a season ticket holder. I was discharged from the Navy there at the Navy yard in August of 1969. The Navy’s “mothball” fleet is there and I believe your can tour the Navy Yard on certain days. There are some great universities there. Overall, a rather pleasant experience. Just watch which part of the city you choose to venture into. The same these days in any large city, I suppose.
We also went to Eastern State Penitentiary . That was fascinating. Had cheesesteak & fries in Pete's pizzas nearby.
Took eldest son to uni today. On the way we had a reminder of our holiday. Pennsylvania, South Gloucestershire - Wikipedia