June 14, 2007
Philadelphia Days
Ive been in Philadelphia since Monday. One of the highlights has been getting to bike around the city a couple times with my friend Matt. Pretty exhilarating stuff. Makes me want to get a bike in Boston.
On Monday I just got into town, hung out with Matt a bit, and went out for wing night at a bar with Matt and some of his friends.
On Tuesday I was pretty dang sick all day so I stayed in Matt's apartment all afternoon and only went out briefly at night to a pub called "The Pope" which has what Matt believes to be the best french fries in the city. But I was told by another friend there that the real pub to try in Philly is "Monk's" so I hope I make it there before I leave.
I spent a good amount of time in South Philly yesterday reading at a coffee shop (The Moviegoer by Walker Pearcy) and picking up a Philly Cheese Steak at Pat's for lunch. Went to Atlantic City of all places last night with a friend, completely on a whim. I had a good time, and Im really glad I got to see the ocean for the first time in over two years, but Atlantic City is a depressing place ultimately. I'll never understand the casino culture. Its the pits.
Tonight Im apparently going dancing with Matt and Brae at a place called "The 700 Club" which just makes me think of Pat Robertson so its hard to imagine it as a dance club.
Im loving Philly. Sometimes I wish I was moving here. Its got a really small, connected feel to it. The urban planning here, at least in the actual city, is really great for things like biking and walking around. The people just seem really normal and down to earth. Its a beautiful place really. And did you know the Philadelphia Phillies have the worst record of any professional sports team in history? They are about fourteen games away from having lost 10,000 games. There is something kind of romantic about that to me. Im the kind of guy who would want to live in a city with an underdog team like that and become their #1 fan. I just like rooting for the losers.
Tomorrow I will be in NYC. Sunday night: Boston.
hi, we've never met, but i saw the title of your blog and could not help but to read it! my husband and i love philly. we are going up to visit friends in about 2 weeks....it is a great city. monk's is great...tons of beer choices! have fun!
Posted by: erin at June 14, 2007 02:42 PM