First Day!

A ton happened today! Here's a list, just to keep it interesting:

1. My Dad and I left the house at 4:15am for our flight out of Flint at 6:00am. After a quick switch in Atlanta, GA (I know... a little out of the way but it was about $100 cheaper) we arrived in Philadelphia!
2. An hour later we got a shuttle service to take us and my (over by 5 lbs) luggage to the hotel.
3. For a little sustenance we went to this deli/grocery store across the street from the hotel and then we were on our way--with a cup of coffee in hand, of course.
4. Found The Philadelphia Center and proceeded to ride the elevator up to the 7th floor, walk out, see that it was closed, and take the elevator back down--exciting stuff.
5. Gazed at the epic view of City Hall from Broad Street--it's amazing to contrast the urban city to the history behind it all
6. Proceeded to walk head on into the blistering wind on Market Street, got some change and decided to use the subway instead.
7. First subway experience was a success! We rode down to University City where my internship will be at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
8. Got side tracked on our way to CHOP by the beautiful UPENN campus--apparently the first university in the nation? I did not know this. Side note--they have the "Ben Franklin reading the Constitution on a bench" statue that is in downtown Holland. (Why the heck is that even in Holland?) Second side note--UPENN does not have a PT school, sad
9. Wandered around CHOP which is the cutest hospital I've ever seen.
10. After a second round of coffee we hopped back on the subway and went over to Old City which has Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. Found the National Treasure spots where they went to the bell tower and where he took the brick out to find Ben Franklin's glasses.
11. Ate a delicious Hard Rock Cafe dinner.
12. It's 7:00 pm, we are exhausted and lounging in our hotel room.

--possible ice cream adventure to come...

So far I love the city and I'm excited to become a part of it. I'm very impressed with its ability to mix Ann Arbor, Chicago and D.C. in one.

Hats off to William Penn.