South of Philadelphia

The next leg on my journey on the Cardinal was from Philadelphia to Charlottesville. It was overcast in Philadelphia and … More

Magical Mosaic

South Street is another part of the City of Philadelphia which was designated for re-development and managed to escape it. The … More

It wasn’t until I read the introductory notes in the guide to the Eastern State Penitentiary that I recognised the … More

My journey from New York City to Philadelphia on the Cardinal Service with Amtrak was uneventful, so doesn’t warrant its … More

On leaving Erie (an hour and a half late) I travelled through the wine growing region of Pennsylvania. No, I … More

After all the walking and adventure in the State Park I walked around a little in downtown Erie and took … More

On entering Presque Isle State Park I knew I would need to walk back the way I had come. Walking … More

Having arrived in Erie, PA at midday rather than first thing in the morning, I ditched my plans for the … More

The name of the train I am travelling on from Chicago to New York is the Lake Shore Limited. It … More