It has to be said our first day was a bit of a failure.
The pilot from Chester was very nice and advised us on camping options and activities in Delaware bay as we motored in under the numerous bridges on the way into port.
After arriving in Chester we had to remain on the boat for around 45 mins for the customs officers and police to arrive to vet all on board. When they finally arrived on board the boat the crew lined up with there passports. As they waited one of the more junior Croatian officers mimed a shoot out with the armed cop through the doorway - although I thought this may be somewhat inadvisable the cop seemed to find it funny. When it got to our turn the cop was somewhat preoccupied on the phone berating a teacher or someone because hi son had been beaten up at school.
When we finally left the boat it was about half four, we got a lift to the airport car rental places only to find the prices sky high as we were unable to book in advance. After a discussion on the merits of Manchester United with the car rental driver we made it to the train station and eventually into Philli. We managed to get a room at the Travelodge which was OK apart from the massive tattooed Eastern Europeans, possibly on shore leave, drinking Jack Daniels and shouting loudly in the tiny lobby.
We went out and I had my first American burger and it was awesome - Both of us still felt like we were on the boat, and I still occassionally feel like I am gently rocking even now as I type!
We managed to book a much cheaper car over the phone and we were all set to go see the horseshoe crabs in delaware bay.
This is the only pic we took, its me at philly Market square train station
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