Day 2: Franklin was a big Deal

The family took a tour bus to get an overview of the city.  It was chock full of good bits of history and wonderful weather-- overcast but relatively cool for a July summer day. From the bus I grabbed this photo of the Chinese Friendship Gate.

As we transitioned from bus to bus, the family was able to stop at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. I'm positive there is some great art there-- but we were more concerned with taking selfies from the famous steps-- where Rocky finishes his training montage.

Finally, we made it to the Ben Franklin Institute. Apparently, Franklin was more than just a political theorist. He was also an inventor, and the Franklin Institute captures this side of his spirit. This hands on museum proved very interactive, and brought one of America's most vivid founders to life.  Thanks, Ben.