Journey to the East: Day 3 - Motownphilly

Just giving credit to my favorite 90's group Boyz II Men. Went to Philadelphia to meet a couple of old friends of Joe, and also to try the Philly Cheese Steak. What else did you think we would eat in Philly??

Joe has an old friend from his HK days that now lives in PA. Let me tell you a little thing about Joe. He is smart. And this old 'friend' is actually a former computer teacher at his HK highschool, and while he was a student they developed a strong bond over their love of technology, and all things geek.

Over the years, they have kept in touch, and now with social media making it so much easier to keep in touch - you'd think it'd be Joe and his teacher doing the communication. Not the case. It's the wives. surprise right?

Anyway, JJ and I initiated the planning, and then we met up at Larry's Steaks - 'the home of the Belly Filler'. As tempting as it sounded, to fill my belly with just cheese steak.... I didn't attempt it. I wanted to try an array of American favorites. Mushroom cheese steaks, regular cheese steaks, fries, pizza..... as we neared caloric comatose, we couldn't eat anymore and left some of our precious cheese steaks unfinished.





After surviving lunch, we walked it off at the Franklin Institute of Science. I love how much history there is on the East Coast.

From Wiki: Many scientists have demonstrated groundbreaking new technology at The Franklin Institute. From September 2 to October 11, 1884, it hosted the International Electrical Exhibition of 1884, the first great electrical exposition in the United States.[1] Nikola Tesla demonstrated the principle of wireless telegraphy at the institute in 1893. The world's first public demonstration of an all-electronic television system was later given by Philo Taylor Farnsworth on August 25, 1934.



So even before entering the Science Center, the amazing amount of history inside it's walls were mind blowing - really? electricity was introduced right there? Cara and Colin could care less. But I'm glad that we've been able to take our children to some incredible landmarks early on in their lives.

Inside there many exhibits, and Colin got along merrily with the Landii - They did a weather report together and I'm pretty sure they all have a very bright future in broadcasting.



It was a fabulous way to reunite with old friends. We drove back to Princeton, NJ (with 2 screaming kids... good thing it was only 45 minutes away), and was treated to another delicious meal prepared by our hosts.... we were spoiled. Prime Rib that night. It was a good day.