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November 15, 2011
 

Philadelphia

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    We woke up in Philadelphia this morning and took the Dodge for an oil change.

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    We heard on the TV that Gordon Ramsay had helped a Philly restaurant for Kitchen Nightmares, so we drove by just in time to see him doing the reveal to the owners.

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    Facebook Checkin at Independence Hall and Liberty Bell, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at 15 Nov 12:51
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      We then went to see the Liberty Bell where we got some squished pennies.

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    Facebook Checkin at Fare Restaurant at 15 Nov 14:21
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      We then went to a restaurant called Fare where I had caramelised onion soup with a fennel grilled cheese for lunch.

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    Facebook Checkin at Eastern State Penitentiary at 15 Nov 14:35
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      Afterwards we took a tour of the Eastern State Penitentiary which was once the second most visited attraction in the US after Niagara Falls.

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      We were given audio guides narrated by Steve Buscemi.

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      This prison was the first of its kind, designed so that prisoners would be in complete isolation with their own small exercise space, where they wouldn't see or hear another person throughout their stay.

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      It was so good being let loose to explore the corridors unattended and show yourself around.

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      It was so creepy and reminded us of Arkham Asylum.

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      Most of Twelve Monkeys was shot here as well as a few other movies and music videos.

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      Al Capone was once locked up here in a fancy cell on a part of the prison they called Park Avenue.

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      As the demand grew, they added extra wings and levels to the prison. It was a gigantic place.

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    We then drove across the border in to New Jersey, our 41st state of the trip.

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    Facebook Checkin at Resorts Casino Atlantic City at 15 Nov 18:16
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      We checked in to our hotel in Atlantic City, which is the gambling capitol of the east coast.

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    We took a walk along the boardwalk, which was pretty dead at this time of year. However you could get a ride in what looked like a wheely bin, enjoy 25c peep shows or have your fortune told for $5.

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    Instead we warmed up with a creme brulee latte at Starbucks.

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    Facebook Checkin at Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort at 15 Nov 20:25
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      We then headed to the Trump Mahal for boardwalk cocktails which came in jam jar glasses that we got to take away.

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      We then had a game of Jackpot Party, which Holly had recommended. We started with $5 and left with $5!

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    Facebook Checkin at Blackbird Pizzeria at 14 Nov 20:06
 
 
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