weekend review: another short summer vacation

Thursday night: Drove to Delaware after work to visit Josh.

Friday: Drove to the beach, where we swam, relaxed, walked, ate, built a sand lobster, and got pummeled by scary waves. Only I was the only one pummeled. Drove to Bethany Beach for dinner with Josh's grandparents, then walked around and flew awesome dinosaur kites. Drove back to his house.

Saturday: Drove to Philadelphia for some exciting history attractions. Heard fifes and drums, visited the Ben Franklin museum and printing office, ate a delicious lunch, visited the Seaport Museum, saw the Liberty Bell, and visited Independence Hall. I understand much of it isn't authentic and it hasn't looked the same way inside since 1776 and it's all very touristy, but seeing Independence Hall sort of seemed like the cathedral of American history to me. However, I fear much of my love for it stems from 1776 the Musical rather than the actual events of declaring independence and signing the Constitution. Drove back to Josh's place and went out to eat for sushi, followed by ice cream.

Sunday: Slept until after 1pm, ate lunch, and finally drove back to Richmond (with a stop at Ikea, just for fun).