tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315851262843522940.post2793115362250722991..comments2024-03-28T22:03:06.328-04:00Comments on Live and Learn-Toss and Turn: Philly Vacation--Day FiveLive and Learnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315851262843522940.post-16370160109221937152014-09-13T10:11:44.262-04:002014-09-13T10:11:44.262-04:00I was mistaken when I told you there was a tall st...I was mistaken when I told you there was a tall stone watchtower at Valley Forge-- there was a wooden one, like a fire watchtower, back when I was a kid, but it closed back in the 80's. What I was actually remembering was a tall stone watchtower at the place where Washington Crossed the Delaware. When you grow up around there, all those Revolutionary War sites blur together, I guess. I grew up next to Fort Washington, another encampment. Anyhow, the tower was terrifying to me because there was no railing on the open side of the steps that spiraled up the inside of the tower; in third grade I refused to climb up during a field trip due to my fear of heights. The teachers were not happy with me. Here is a video of the current interior; a central elevator has been added (you can see the new cinderblock construction) and a handrail added to that. I could go up now, with these improvements, although the spirally bit at the top still looks a bit dicey to me! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfPCXbgWgmsthistlehousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177639208419283837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315851262843522940.post-77744127226089629672014-09-10T07:00:21.468-04:002014-09-10T07:00:21.468-04:00We really enjoyed Valley Forge. The weather was pe...We really enjoyed Valley Forge. The weather was perfect, there were no crowds, and the history was interesting. Overall, it's in a very pretty area. I'm sure that you appreciated that when you lived there.Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315851262843522940.post-20994044565944885342014-09-09T18:12:50.713-04:002014-09-09T18:12:50.713-04:00Valley Forge! I remember that place! I lived a co...Valley Forge! I remember that place! I lived a couple of miles away from there many years ago. In fact, my oldest daughter was born there. Sounds like you had a great time!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13940623529019637336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315851262843522940.post-39972150695462858812014-09-08T18:50:20.550-04:002014-09-08T18:50:20.550-04:00I've enjoyed going on vacation with you, vicar...I've enjoyed going on vacation with you, vicariously! Thanks for sharing.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315851262843522940.post-2185657076262820782014-09-07T07:42:04.988-04:002014-09-07T07:42:04.988-04:00The park is really well done. Even though we didn&...The park is really well done. Even though we didn't get an official ranger talk, they had rangers stationed at various places that informally gave a talk and answered any questions we had. It worked very well.Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315851262843522940.post-57418553924506025592014-09-06T19:57:45.821-04:002014-09-06T19:57:45.821-04:00One of the first "real" books (ie..not c...One of the first "real" books (ie..not child like) books I read to my son was about the winter in Valley Forge. Sadly we've never visited there. <br /><br />Sounds like you've had a wonderful week!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com