Thanks For Visiting FAO Schwarz

Thanks For Visiting FAO Schwarz, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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The world-famous FAO Schwarz Fifth Avenue store is one of the most renowned stores in the world. It is a favorite destination for New Yorkers, as well as international and domestic tourists who line up daily to see the store's assortment of toys, gifts and collectibles unmatched anywhere in the world.

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Urban Slices

Urban Slices, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Philadelphia's City Hall and the Residence Inn reflect off the glass panels of SEPTA's Headquarters on Market Street. The pale brick-clad building next to it is The Wanamaker Building.

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The Ubiquitous Brick Wall

The Ubiquitous Brick Wall, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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As seen at the corner of N. Lambert St., Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA.

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Sweet Dreams are Made of These

Sweet Dreams are Made of These, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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♫ Listen & Watch

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Head To Head

Head To Head, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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This was the first time we took the train to and from the airport. It sure beats driving through traffic and paying the exorbitant parking fee! I will never drive to the airport again.

As seen on the train at Terminal E, Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia, PA.

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That All Familiar Guitar

That All Familiar Guitar, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Hard Rock Cafe's over-sized rotating guitar as seen at the corner of 11th & Market Street, Philadelphia, PA.

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iPad2 Ad

iPad2 Ad, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Apple's billboard as seen at the corner of Baxter St., Chinatown, New York, NY.

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Sync'ing in Tunes

Sync'ing in Tunes, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Here's to a wonderful start to your work week! Have a great Monday, friends!

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Shaded

Shaded, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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East end ingress to the delivery alley of One Penn Center as seen at the corner of 16th St. and Cuthbert St., Philadelphia, PA.

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Flare & Bokeh Go Well Together!

Flare & Bokeh Go Well Together!, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Need Fencing?

Need Fencing?, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Call APEX Rent-a-Fence at 1-888-886-2739.

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Breakthrough

Breakthrough, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Sculptures at the corner of 16th & Vine Sts., Philadelphia, PA.

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Anxious Riders

Anxious Riders, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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The Boss checks her watch as we wait for the Northbound train to Glenside, PA, at SEPTA's 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA. After an exhausting day in NYC, we anxiously anticipated its arrival.

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On Edge

On Edge, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Al fresco diners anxiously wait for their lunch to arrive. Seen at the Comcast Center, Philadelphia, PA.

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luscious mouth watering..., firm fries, hot burgers, .... shakes,pop, ... tasty soda, ....

luscious mouth watering..., firm fries, hot burgers, .... shakes, pop, ... tasty soda, ...., a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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These are but a few of the descriptive phrases that will surely wake up your taste buds as you enter the Pop Art Bar & Restaurant on E 58th St., New York, NY.

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Sax Man

Sax Man, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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A jazz band entertains the lunchtime crowd at Commerce Square along Market St., Philadelphia, PA.

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Fade Away

Fade Away, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Though some believe in diamonds and pearl
And feel like they're on top of the world,
They shall fade away, hear what I say.
♫ Listen

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An "i" With a Hairy Tittle

An "i" With a Hairy Tittle, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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On Our Shortlist

On Our Shortlist, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Apothic Red is a captivating blend of three distinct grapes, with the dark fruit flavors of Syrah, brambly spice of Zinfandel, and a smooth elegance of Merlot.

In our search to add new wines to our shortlist, this is the best one so far! Try it and surely you'll enjoy it, too!

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Manayunk Canal Towpath

A short walking tour along the towpath toward Manayunk Brewery then back along Main Street. A vicinity map is included at bottom of this post.

All images were captured on a Panasonic GF1 with an Olympus 17mm f/2.8 lens.

Overhead train tracks as seen from the parking lot off Main St.

On the towpath looking westward

East-bound on the towpath

The ramp that leads to Manayunk Brewery & Restaurant

The Bryn Mawr Running Co.

Levering St.

A mural along the canal

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