Statue of Benjamin Franklin
The day was spent at the Franklin Institute. This museum had the inventions of Benjamin Franklin. They had a Morse Code machine. I tried to spell out SOS, but failed. I would have definitely been out of luck if I really needed to use that code. 
We then were able to “go behind the scenes” and see some artifacts of Benjamin Franklin. As we were sitting around the oval table, we had to wear white, cotton gloves so that we wouldn’t get our oil and salt from our sweat on the artifacts. I felt like I needed to ask for some ‘Grey Poupon’.
Next is a picture of one of Franklin’s lightning rods. It didn’t start out bent, but must have actually served its purpose- been hit by lightning, heated up, and then bent.
Lightning Rod
The thing about this Franklin Institute that I found bothersome, is that EVERYONE should have the opportunity to see these artifacts. One should not have to be part of a ’special’ group in order to see them. These artifacts should be available for all to see, even if they must remain in a show case.
After the Franklin Institute, we went walking around. We visited the City Hall of Philadelphia, which is the nation’s largest municipal building. 
City Hall of Philadelphia
What an amazing building of architectural design!
Downtown Philadelphia is beautiful and clean. Definitely beats where we are staying! Getting off the subway on 40th St. by our dorms at Penn State is just a little FREAKY! Yes, Jonathon, FREAKY! Some man on the way out of the subway told me that I dropped something- “… like an address or phone number.” Yes, he was tall, dark, and extremely——— FREAKY!!!!!!! It is a different experience for us, country folk. When you feel like you need to run all the way from the subway entrance to the door of the dorms, you know it just might not be the safest place. And let me tell you, we stick out like a sore thumb as tourists. We have our cameras around our necks, looking completely lost, with Dave wearing his ‘goofy’ hat! (Love ya, Dave!)
It truly is an experience I will never forget! I am loving it!!!
You look good in those gloves! How are you doing? That statue of Benjamin Franklin is awsome. I hope you have fun in your jail cell!
Luv,
Breezy