Settled in Philadelphia

On June 16 we set out on our cross-country journey to Philadelphia. We took 7 days to make the trip, giving us some time to stop off for a couple sights along the way. We started out south down I-5 from Sacramento to Bakersfield and then headed east, following I-40 until Nashville, Tennessee with a brief stretch on Route 66. From there we headed back north through Louisville, Kentucky and then across Ohio to Pennsylvania where we finished the journey on the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76). We traveled 3,385 miles through 12 states and reached Philadelphia around 3:30 PM on July 23.

Our first big stop along the way was a visit to the Grand Canyon. We came in the main gate and then drove along the side of the canyon east before leaving the eastern side of the park. Here is a picture of us at Grandview Point.



We also made a short but sweet stop at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee. Coincidentally, two NASCAR racing cars were on site for a press conference about a new Elvis Presley trophy that was being unveiled. Here is a picture of Marty and Tucker in front of the scene.



Our belongings were delivered the day after we arrived and we have begun the long process of setting up the apartment. Tucker has made himself useless by lounging in the middle of the action where he will be tripped over. Here he is using the moving company's furniture blankets for a bed.



Since we have arrived, we have been working to settle into our apartment and meet some new friends. Other than an oppressive heat wave, we have been enjoying the change to a city lifestyle.

Here is a picture of the view from our apartment looking out at dusk.



The photo albums for our trip can be found by clicking on the links below:



http://calmarty.smugmug.com/gallery/665484
http://calmarty.smugmug.com/gallery/672788
http://calmarty.smugmug.com/gallery/675756
http://calmarty.smugmug.com/gallery/675214
http://calmarty.smugmug.com/gallery/677185
http://calmarty.smugmug.com/gallery/686670