Today's Trip (annotated)

So, this was a somewhat interesting itinerary for a Friday in July.

Seriously, it was sun glare, not indigestion.

We began with breakfast, sneaking in a visit to a somewhat new restaurant on the way to the Orthodontist.

Look, Dad, no metal. 

Then there was the Orthodontist, where Caroline provided proof that, yes, all hardware was out of her mouth.

Sam and I pose with the Phanatic's ATV. Weird observation: his ATV has passenger car tires, not the rugged treads one normally sees on an ATV.  

After the Orthodontist we joined friends in South Philly for a tour of the Phillies' ballpark. It may be 14 years old, but it remains my favorite in the Major Leagues. I just wish it was located closer to Center City.

Selfie at City Hall.

Whoo Hoo! 

Up and back, we walked about 3 miles. 

That's all right, though, we spent the afternoon engaging in a Scavenger Hunt up near the museums along the Ben Franklin Parkway.

All three of today's destinations exceeded expectations. I didn't realize how happy Caroline would be with her new smile. The Phillies didn't disappoint, providing a tour that was nearly 2 hours long, showing us much more of the ballpark than I expected. And the scavenger hunt, well, I was lucky enough to get teamed up with Caroline and two of her friends, and spending a day running around center city with a trio of ten-year-olds . . . collecting clues that were mostly historical as well as cultural . . . was about the best way for a dad to enjoy a Friday afternoon.