Angeline and I spent yesterday afternoon in the home of Will Smith and Benjamin “DJ Bizzy” Franklin: Philadelphia, PA. Unfortunately I forgot my camera, so you don’t get any pictures. This being my first visit to Philly, we had to go see the large, bronze, cracked…hot steamy bread with gooey cheesy meat and onions
After much research we decided to try out Jim’s on 4th and South for an authentic bite. Much has been said by Philly natives about how there is something special about their sandwiches that can’t be duplicated in any other place, but I think this is mostly bunk. That said, Jim’s may well have taken the top spot on my list. The differentiating factor is mainly the rolls, and Jim doesn’t disappoint on that score.
After lunch, we hit the Rodin museum. Here you can see one of the casts of The Thinker, the Gates of Hell, and lots of hands and people in uncomfortable somersault embraces. Victor Hugo figures prominently. And there’s a walrus-looking thing by some lesser sculptor, too.
Anyway, Philadelphia is a nice city and worth the occasional three hour drive. I’m sure I’ll be back sometime this year.