THE GEMS OF PHILADELPHIA

 

It was another glorious weekend here at the Casa du Borghese as witnessed above, and contrary to my Social Director, Anita Moorecock, was not passed out, on or under a chaise lounge!!! Yes, there was a wee touch of being hung, but I have also been busy getting steamer trunks ready for packing. Thank goodness Ming was here to entertain. In the meantime, two weeks ago while in Philly, I took a slew of pictures to share. Philly is a great walking city, with much to see and do along the way. Before you know it, your at your destination. But sometimes there is plenty too see and do un-planned. Here are some of my favorite mill abouts, or things I enjoy seeing for no reason other than a relaxing time.

 

Love Park has been a hot spot for a weekend hangout. There is much hot men watching, street musicians to be heard, and a couple close by eateries for a nibble. And not to mention on a hot day...it's a great place to cool off with that spectacular fountain, and it's cooling mist....

 

 

After getting in town sometimes I enjoy a good breakfast at Green Eggs Café....

Everyone knows the book, Green Eggs and Ham, but have you ever heard of the Green Eggs Café? Opened every day from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., this little café is home to more than nine different ways to get your eggs as well as a “Kitchen Sink” meal. There are more than enough options for you to choose exactly what you want from this amazing café. You can get anything from an omelet to Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese, which is to die for. Eggs Benedict is my favorite..

Taking a stroll through the small streets in the gayborhood is always a nice calming walk, with cobblestone streets, tree shaded walk ways, great architectural elements, and quaint little townhomes.....

 

A Mistress mode of transport?

If walking is not your thing, Philadelphia has a great bicycle share program with 60+ locations around town, which has been extremely popular with locals and tourist, and has been a great way to aviate the traffic congestion in town. Philadelphia continues to be one of the most bike-friendly cities in the country with the launch of its own bike sharing program called Indego.

 

After so much walking I like to grab a quick libation sometimes at the Ritz....

 

which has the stunning 10 Arts Lounge....

Handcrafted cocktails and innovative small plates, along with live music, make this downtown Philadelphia cocktail bar and lounge the perfect happy hour .... or  to catch a quick thrist quencher or 6.

 

If shopping or some great coffee is your flair, stop in at the Belleview Hotel...I love seeing their chandeliers and the incredibly elegant marble clock.....

 

Take a trip down to Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens. Magic Gardens is a, “mosaicked visionary" art environment as well as a gallery, where the artist, Isaiah Zagar, shows off his artwork through expression of colorful glass bottles, mirrors, tiles and old bike wheels. I promise, you’ve never seen anything like it before - it truly is a work of art.

 

 

Finally another place I find nice and secluded is Washington Square West. It's a quaint park, to see the lovely queens lounging about, some bird watching, and a great place for a snooze. Rittenhouse Square Park is nice too, but this park is no where as congested or noisy......

 

And the best part? With the exception of the drinks and the café......this whole day was free of money spending!!!! And gave the legs and ass a great work out! Most of these places are all within hotels for out of towners, and us locals can take regional rails on the cheap, so no need for driving. So a walk about can be a lovely way to spend a great day without always spending the money. Save those ones for the go-go boy bars I say! Tootles!!!!