Pennsylvania trip

2 years ago

@Peter1958HA

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Independence Hall

Sep 21 2023

Here we are at the Independence hall awaiting a tour.

Awaiting tours.

Liberty Bell.

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Pat's King of Steaks

Sep 21 2023

Enjoying an original Philly Cheesesteak

On caution, parking space is at a premium. \240The smaller the car, the better your luck. \240

Across the intersection is Geno’s, which claims to have the best!

The one and only Pat’s!

Yum. \240Just the original!

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125 S 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

Sep 21 2023

Inside “Independence Hall”. Now so nicknamed, as it was the original government building of Pennsylvania prior to the and after the Declaration of Independence.

Inside the courtroom!

Following images of the legislature wing of the Independence hall. \240This is set up as it was during the development of the US Constitution.

George Washington’ chair. \240Note the rising sun on the top.

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Reading Terminal Market

Sep 21 2023

Inside the Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia.

This place is amazing, it is a cornucopia of food vendors. \240You can have Breakfast, lunch, and dinner 7 days a week and not get through it all. \240And also desserts!

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Slugger's Pizzeria

Sep 21 2023

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Strasburg Scooters

Sep 22 2023

Our morning commute! \240Née Tour!

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101 Summit Hill Rd, Paradise, PA 17562, USA

Sep 22 2023

A visit at an Amish place along tour. \240Baby Corgi puppies.

This was a non-farming Amish couple. \240The husband is a wood craftsman/carpenter/contractor. \240His wife Rebecca served us some meadow tea. \240Very delicious and some “fiber” balls again very good.

The meadow tea is made from brewing mostly fresh spearmint leaves and a few peppermint leaves and lightly sweetened with monk fruit extract an a little sugar.

I respectfully asked if we could take a picture of her, Rebecca said we could, but preferred not.

The buggy garage was very nice. \240The hot rod is on the right. \240Disc brakes and air cushions instead of springs.

With LED Lights, the batteries powering the lights come from a battery pack found on tools like DeWalt. \240They have adapted to solar power to recharge them.

Wash day! \240But what the view!

Our tour leader exclaimed that the flags were all flying today, as we saw many places with the laundries out. \240

The fiber balls on the left and homemade preserves on the right.

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Lime Valley Covered Bridge

Sep 22 2023

A covered bridge that was a part of the tour!

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Bird in Hand Bakeshop

Sep 22 2023

Shoofly Pie.

The had the best soft pretzels here.

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Down On The Farm Creamery

Sep 22 2023

Down on the Farm Creamery. \240This is an Amish business a few miles south of Strasburg. \240Saw in our ride this morning.

And yes, it is a working Amish dairy farm. \240They have set up this to market their products directly to the customers. \240Milk, butter, cheeses and ice cream are all available. \240Saw many of the “English” with returnable milk jugs, picking up more.

The Buggy garage.

The farm!

Jean feeding the kids

Mr Pushy

Mr Pushy was very aggressive to get the snacks, so while Jean tried to feed others, Mr Pushy pushed the others away. \240I had to help.

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Tesla Supercharger

Sep 22 2023

Time to “fillerup”

At 30 mpg, gas would have cost me $30.00.

So far I will say there is a bit of a learning curve driving a Tesla. For one thing there is no coasting, the regenerative braking system engages as soon as you let off on the throttle. You have to ease up on the throttle if you wish to slow down slowly.

There are multiple sensors on the vehicle to help you of your surroundings. \240There is a Green light sensor that alerts you to a light change. \240The adaptive speed control, once set will automatically adjust the speed of your car to the traffic in front of you. \240I did not attempt the auto-pilot setting! \240Multiple cameras were extremely helpful especially with moving from one lane to another, and turning.

All controls and information are located on a center council screen, which takes some getting used to using. \240I downloaded the Tesla control app to my phone which made many of the controls easier to use, especially once you leave the vehicle. \240Lock or unlocking for example. \240

The navigation system is fantastic and easy to use. \240I could plan out a trip on my phone and send it to the car, so it is ready once we get in.

A very comfortable ride with good seats and ample leg room.

My info-screen

Nearly at 85% capacity and cost will be around $12.50. \240So far that is my cost so far on the trip of around 230 miles. About 15 minutes of time. \240Could go into the nearby gas station if you wanted anything, or like I did, sat in the car and entered in notes a photos for you to read.

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