Philadelphia served as the capital of the United States for nearly a decade towards the end of the 18th century. It was here in the Philadelphia State House (more commonly known today as Independence Hall) where both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were vigorously debated and ultimately drafted and signed by the founding forefathers of the United States. It was also here in that same State House where the Declaration of Independence was read out loud to the public for the first time on July 8th 1776. But that wasn't the only "first" for the city of Philadelphia. It is home to the first university, the first zoo, the first art institution, the first hospital, and the first public library in the United States.
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20 Days in Iceland – Part II
Today made a good driving day as the weather resumed to its usual cloudy / rainy-ness. After awhile you'd think we'd get used to the rain, dampness, and lack of sun. Well, we didn't. We drove along the remainder of the Northern part of Iceland towards Snæfellsjökull National Park.
20 Days in Iceland – Part I
The Land (or Song?) of Ice and Fire. Iceland has been gaining popularity over the past couple of years. With its stunningly beautiful landscape and magnificent geothermal attractions, it is any nature enthusiast's paradise. And due to its close proximity to the Arctic Circle the days are endless in the summer and the night sky is often illuminated with the aurora borealis in the winter.