Headed to Philadelphia this morning to see the Liberty Bell and take a short tour through the Independence Buildings before trying our first Philly Cheese Steak which we purchased from Mom's voted the best Cheese Steak in Philly - very nice! Back in the car, heading south to Washington DC. Found our hotel and took a long walk around The White House - there was heightened security so we could walk along the back fence but had to take a really wide berth around th...

Our accommodation here in Lancaster is very nice so, after a swim this morning we have decided to stay another night. Organised to 'change out' our hire car for a Kia Forte as the Mazda 3 didn't have cruise and we have a long way to go. Drove out to Bird in the Hand and Intercourse and took a lovely buggy ride around the Amish farming area. Caleb, our young driver was a fountain of knowledge and an excellent guide. Heading to Hershey which is literally a town ...

Had a quick look at the huge Lake Erie (today's pic is a little friend we met at the lake) then drove to Grove City Shopping Outlet and shopped for about five hours! Bought some clothes, other assorted necessaries and 10 pairs of shoes between us! Hit the road heading for Lancaster, it was windy at times with tunnels going through three mountains. There was a thunder storm happening and so many trucks ... put that all together with the long weekend traffic all h...