Magical

I'm sorry the comments haven't been working all day - thank you for letting me know - this is the first chance I've had to update the post and fix the issue.  We're in Missouri, visiting family and have to come to Hardee's for internet.  Mom and Dad's wireless is more secure than Fort Knox, lol.  We'll be heading back home on Saturday and Sunday I'll be trying to make the roads and catch up with you all!

Liberty Bell & Indepence Hall

With all the people gathered around getting a shot of the Liberty Bell without them too turned out to be a challenge.

I was up to the challenge though.

John F Kennedy stood here when he delivered his address on the interdependence of nations. July 4th, 1962 - I stood here May 30th, 2009.

Abraham Lincoln stood here when he raised the flag on Independence Hall, February 22nd, 1861.

Appreciating the Architecture

Philly had so much to see that I swear my head was constantly turning and bobbing.

I love the architecture and clock towers and was continually straining to see them closer, from afar.

Why don't churches make steeples like this anymore?

I'm sure the builders felt so much pride as they put this all together, and stood back with contented sighs when it was complete.

I was thankful for a large median where I could pause, while crossing, and snap a full shot of this lovely building!

The lens I had on would not allow for the full view I wanted but I think you can still see how magnificent these are!

Then I just aimed up to get the rest of the picture. :) My neck was pretty tired after all the sightseeing.

But, so much to see!

It's all above my head

Across the street from Salem’s Burying Point sits this out of place building - all other buildings nearby are simple brick.  But this one, although older, is eye-catching.

Each window has a painting above it.

So much work was put into the details that I had to crop some photos so we could explore them closer.

Even the roof edges hold details galore!

I don’t really understand why all these cool features are really high up on the building where no one is able to enjoy them often.

A mad dragon/fish coming out of a hole in the base of a tree while birds flit about?

Downtown Stevens Point