The first day is under my belt, literally. It was an interesting first day and great learning experience. I packed up the car with the help of mom and dad then hit the road around 9:45. After a frustrating bathroom break, highway related, I finally arrived in Scranton, PA. It took awhile to find the road I was looking for, but got to see the small city of Scranton. Although I know nothing about the city itself, through my car window, it looks like a not too shabby city.
Once I arrived to my destination I was feeling much better. The people were extremely helpful and I purchased my Parks Pass for the rest of my trip.
I highly highly recommend the Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, PA. Whether you are a train aficionado, kid, or random person driving through, it is an amazing stop. You can spend anywhere from half an hour to three hours, and it is all pleasurable. The working train site, repair shop, turn table, and train rides are all open to the public. Not to mention the video, unique history museum, and technology museum on site. I loved this place and could have spent more time here.
Across the parking lot is a trolley museum, down the road is a neat coal mine tour, and there is always downtown that I missed out on. I could have spent more time in Scranton but thought it was time to head to Philly.
After a 45 minute detour I made it to the toll way I needed. There was a slight mishap with the toll ticket, hunger in my belly, some traffic, and a horrible experience with the GPS not being helpful. Thank goodness for cell phones (hands free of course). I was finally rescued by my friend (just back from Costa Rica) and escorted to her house in Philadelphia.
Not so bad for a first day, a good refresher in driving in America, friends, and frozen custard. Tomorrow will only offer more fun and friends in the city of Philadelphia.
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