Arrival and First Day in Philadelphia

While I was still in Laurel Maryland, I found an airbnb, one bedroom studio in Philadelphia. It appeared to be close to train station. The rate was lower than any other hotel I could find in the area and so I booked it.

While I drove in to Philadelphia. I stopped off at University probably in pennsylvania, I had to use the restroom, I was trying to find a library. I failed to find the library but instead used the restroom in the science building. When I got back to car. I noticed that I had an email from the owner of the airbnb that I had to register on some Cash App so I could put down the deposit.
This operation probably took me 30 to 45 minutes while sitting in the parking lot of the science building at the University. After that, I drove in to Philadelphia. The studio was an interesting part of town. It appeared to be somewhat run down but I guess it's okay.  I found a place to park directly behind the studio, I discovered that there was no way I could charge the car at the studio.
I went into the studio I took a nap. Then I went back out to the car and drove to a charging station. The charging station was well located in the midst of a bunch of restaurants in Upper Darby, near a shopping district with more restaurants. I walked around. I found an African restaurant to have dinner at and had dinner.
After I finished eating, I went back to the car, then Sat in the car watching movies until the car was charged. It was a cool night so it wasn't a big deal.
while I was walking to car. I saw a sign that advertised a show At the local high school.
The next morning I got up and I purchased tickets to see the Liberty Bell, as I realized that if I didn't buy tickets before I left, I felt I'd not be able to see the Liberty Bell. 
 I got on the train. I rode in to town. My tour was at 1 o'clock, so first I went to the Benjamin Franklin Museum 
Afterwards I took a walk around town, until it was time to take the tour. It was raining so I had to carry an umbrella.
One of the attractions I went to is Elfret's alley for  which they charge a $35 fee so you can listen to their audio tour. I skipped it.

From Alfred's Valley, I walked down to the river and I looked at the bridge that went over the river and I walked over to a little artist colony on an old pier.
I was intrigued by this boat ramp into the river. Wondering if it was available for public use, it seemed to be.
I proceeded to Liberty Hall. I went through the metal detector with out issues.
I sat to await the next tour.
Myself and 25 to 50 people were led through.
When I left the tour, I was directed across the street to the Liberty Bell monument.
I stood in line and had a pleasant conversation with a software project manager from Florida.
I followed the crowd, and took a picture of the Bell.
I left the monument, to take the train back to the apartment for a nap.

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