Gail Sattler – Author

The Abingdon Authors Writers Retreat in the Poconos in June 2009

Welcome to Philadelphia	Before we got there we had to go through an amazing tunnel

On the way we saw some wild turkeys at the side of the road. I got out of the car to take their picture, but they were not very friendly.	This is the cabin where we stayed

Here is who made it, despite bad weather and flight cancellations – Kay Strom, Barbara Scott, Joyce Magnim, Jennifer Taylor, Gail Sattler, Christa Allen, Cynthia Ruchti	And we had an extra attendee, our mascott, Chuck, who stood watch the whole time.

We all paid close attention when Barbara Scott led her workshops, including Chuck.	Unlike a hotel, we made our own meals, and we had to do the dishes, too.

Before I went home, I had a driving tour of Philadelphia. I fell in love with the old buildings. This is a post office.

This is the inside of a cafe where I had a real Philadelphia Cheesesteak for the first time in my life. And was really in Philadelphia.

I was fascinated with the homes, I really liked this one.	This is a duplex, and they sure don’t look like this where I live

We stopped at a historic site that had birdhouses made to look like miniature landmark homes. This one had a fake Canada goose beneath it, which I found funny becuase I see enough of these at home.	Before I left, I took a shot of the Philadelphia from the airport.