We were on the road again - surprise! We went to Philadelphia, where Judy grew up for Trey's cousin's/Judy's nephew's wedding. Seeing a new place for the first time is always better with Locals to show you around, Philly was no different. I had my own personal tour guide, Jenny my first day there. Judy and her cousin Patty took care of Brooklyn for the day while I had a true Philadelphia experience - Running the Rocky Stairs, eating Pretzels all day, Seeing all of downtown - and the next day Liberty Bell and Constitution Hall, we had WaterIce and of course Philadelphia Cheese-steaks! In fact, Judy's brother owns a shop that sells them, so Trey even got to make our own!
My own personal Tour Guide - a true Philly girl! I stood where Rocky Stood!
We stayed our first 2 nights at Judy's Cousin's home in the city - They were the ultimate hostesses!
Jenny came back at noon with 25 soft pretzels - I soon came to see that that is about 0.00000001% of the pretzels consumed in Philly every day - every street corner had about 1000 pretzels for sale!
My own personal Tour Guide - a true Philly girl! I stood where Rocky Stood!
We stayed our first 2 nights at Judy's Cousin's home in the city - They were the ultimate hostesses!
Jenny came back at noon with 25 soft pretzels - I soon came to see that that is about 0.00000001% of the pretzels consumed in Philly every day - every street corner had about 1000 pretzels for sale!
The wedding was beautiful! It was in an incredible setting and John and Tonya were a beutiful and happy couple!
Judy and her 4 siblings - Jane, Jack, Joy & Jill! And all the cousins
I loved meeting everyone - they're a fun lot and Trey enjoyed reconnecting with his Philly family
I loved meeting everyone - they're a fun lot and Trey enjoyed reconnecting with his Philly family
The Dance at the wedding was a blast - Even Brooklyn enjoyed it!
Of Course, Brooklyn was the hit of the show and loved on by everyone!
On our journey through Philadelphia we found China town -and in China town the most delicious, authentic Taiwanese restaurant with the most wonderful family. Trey knew the town and streets of their home near Taipei and they loved that we could speak Chinese! They even treated us to a few plates of food and invited us to visit them when we got back to Taiwan!
Brooklyn has already been to Constitution Hall and Liberty Bell! Oh the Places [She's] been!
This is the actual room that the Constitution was signed
Brooklyn has already been to Constitution Hall and Liberty Bell! Oh the Places [She's] been!
This is the actual room that the Constitution was signed
A highlight of our Philadelphian experience was definitely Trey making his very own Cheese steak in his uncle's restaurant - He kept saying it must be in his blood - perhaps this is his calling - we are supposed to open up the "Chattanooga CheeseSteak Factory" and make millions! Wattayathink?
Thank you to all that made our trip so great - Judy for taking us to meet your family and The Family - for being so warm, welcoming and wonderful. God Bless until we meet again!
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