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Tag: Pennsylvania

South of Philadelphia

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

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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

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Doing Penance

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

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The streets of Philadelphia

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

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Flowing Mohawk

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

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Erie – not spooky!

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

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Scout’s honour

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

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Nearly an island

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

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Limited Lake Shore

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

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