Scavenger Hunt Sunday (10/13/2012 edition)...

Yowza!  What a fun weekend I had.  Both "James Dean" and I got quite the workout.  Spent Friday in Philly with the Better-Half.  I think I MIGHT be converting my country bumpkin into a bona fide city folk...and it only took 30 years.  Who says miracles don't happen?  Came home Saturday morning with only enough time to re-think my outerwear situation, add some fingerless gloves and a heavier jacket, and head out to a Scott Kelby World Wide Photo Walk group at Valley Forge National Park.  It was a bit cold, but it IS October in Pennsylvania...you just CAN'T complain.  And it was downright BEAUUUUUTIFUL outside.  It just doesn't get much better of an Autumn Day.  If only George Washington had it so nice when he was at Valley Forge.  As I wandered around the park I had to seriously admonish myself for taking so long to re-visit this place...hmmmmm, perhaps it's been since I was in elementary school for a field trip?  Yikes.  It's only 25 minutes from my house.  I will DEF be going back with "James Dean" in the near future.

This week's Scavenger Hunt Sunday photos are brought to you courtesy of Philly and Valley Forge.  What WOULD I do without my Founding Fathers?  This week's prompts are:  Faithfulness, Then and Now, Water Drop or Water Flowing, Fingertips, and Autumn Bucket List.


1.  Faithfulness

"Hitching a Ride"

Boathouse Row

Philadelphia, PA

(linked to:  Weekly Top Shot, Snapshot Sunday)

Man's Woman's faithful companion.  Okay this STILL makes me laugh.  That bulldog has waaaay better coordination and balance than "I" do.

2.  Then and Now

"Then and Now"

Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA

(linked to:  Sundays In My City, Your Sunday Best)

One of the things I adore about Philly is there is "Then and Now" examples EVERYWHERE you turn to look.  The past is just as much part of the cityscape as the present.  And they mesh seamlessly.

3.  Water Drop or Water Flowing

"Bridge to the Past"
Valley Forge, PA

The Knox covered bridge in Valley Forge National Park.  Built in 1865 this bridge is quite surprisingly pretty darn busy with vehicles.  Since it is only a one-lane bridge...taking photos quickly morphed into the X-Games.

4.  Fingertips

"The Gardener"
Washington Memorial Chapel
Valley Forge, PA

"Sculpture"
Washington Memorial Chapel
Valley Forge, PA

(linked to:  Simple Things Sunday)

I just couldn't decide, so you get both.  Both were taken on the grounds of the Washington Memorial Chapel at Valley Forge.  Built in 1907 as a tribute to General George Washington and the Patriot Troops of Valley Forge.  Unfortunately, we couldn't get inside as there were weddings taking place.  But the grounds were open for us to wander.

5.  Fall Bucket List

"Nature Walk"
Valley Forge, PA

Being an historic national park, I'm SURE this is an authentic "One Way" sign used for navigation purposes by General Washington and his troops.  After all...Washington really DID sleep here.

I hope everyone gets a chance to stop by Ashley's Ramblings and Photos to check out all the Scavenger Hunt Sunday submissions.  And I would REALLY like to thank everyone who has taken the time to stop and comment on my blog posts.  It truly means so much to me.  Thank you, thank you, thank you. Did I mention....THANK YOU????

--Kathy

linked to:  Scavenger Hunt Sunday, Your Sunday Best, Weekly Top Shot, Snapshot Sunday, Sundays in my City,