My inspiration for this post came from my dear, longtime blogging friend, Debbie @ Musings by an ND Domer's Mom, who is not only a gifted...
I think it's so wonderfully ironic that the opening of our cities, states, and countries after many months of being in lockdown have coincided with the opening of our summer flowers.
Now if you know me well, you know I'm not a fan of summer. Well, it's not actually summer I'm not a fan of, it's the heinously satanic heat and humidity that comes with summer that I'm not fond of. However, I do try and find the positives within the summer season, such as: getting a tan, looking at men's legs in shorts, eating good produce and seeing brightly colored flowers!
Here in Northeast, Philadelphia was one of the later-to-open cities because we had high numbers in cases of Covid-19. We officially opened June 18th, but it's only been within the last five days that our retailers and restaurants have begun to open, and with much caution. Most restaurants offer outdoor seating only, but a few offer indoor as well. I think it depends on their size because the larger restaurants have more inside space to distance their tables.
Anyhoo...
Now if you know me well, you know I'm not a fan of summer. Well, it's not actually summer I'm not a fan of, it's the heinously satanic heat and humidity that comes with summer that I'm not fond of. However, I do try and find the positives within the summer season, such as: getting a tan, looking at men's legs in shorts, eating good produce and seeing brightly colored flowers!
Here in Northeast, Philadelphia was one of the later-to-open cities because we had high numbers in cases of Covid-19. We officially opened June 18th, but it's only been within the last five days that our retailers and restaurants have begun to open, and with much caution. Most restaurants offer outdoor seating only, but a few offer indoor as well. I think it depends on their size because the larger restaurants have more inside space to distance their tables.
Anyhoo...
Today I would like to share some photographs of all the colorful blossoms in the city. I've been taking pictures like crazy because I wanted to get the flowers at their peak. I also took photographs of a few of our restaurants, so you could get a feel for how Philadelphia is opening after its three month hibernation.
When you walk the streets, you can literally feel the jubilation emanating from everyone because they are so happy to be outside again, being semi-normal.
Please enjoy some summer delights...
When you walk the streets, you can literally feel the jubilation emanating from everyone because they are so happy to be outside again, being semi-normal.
Please enjoy some summer delights...
I ADORE daisies because they always look as though they're smiling and singing, so I had to share another picture...
Indoor seating at P. J. Clarke's...
Outdoor seating as well...
(What's really nice about many of the restaurants here in Philly is that they've taken up space in some of the most beautiful, old buildings. I think the architecture adds to the ambiance while you're dining.)
Customers waiting to get a table...
Outdoor seating at a really charming parkside restaurant called, Talula's Garden.
Isn't it cute how they roped off the outside tables and added the tin planters? Very clever...
Isn't it cute how they roped off the outside tables and added the tin planters? Very clever...
Outdoor seating at Latin inspired cuisine Bodega Bar & Kitchen.
This place is always packed...
This place is always packed...
Outdoor seating at a very popular Indian restaurant called, indeblue...
I thought I'd finish this post with a picture of a fire hydrant to cool me off after all the heinously satanic heat and humidity of summer. 👿 LOL!
Happy Summer, y'all!
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