(Note from Meg): I was recently in Philadelphia and I caught up with Flat Ruthie for some sightseeing. She’s very energetic, as you will see.
It’s me, Flat Ruthie. I’m at the airport on my way to Philadelphia. I really wanted the window seat (I got it), but I had a little trouble getting my seat belt securely fastened. On the plane I got a snack and a cold drink. I knew I needed to keep my strength up for the trip.
Welcome to Philadelphia! I couldn’t wait to take a tour, so Meg and I decided to go on a double-decker bus to see the city highlights. I think that I had the best seat on the bus.
There was lots of traffic, but after taking in the historical sights, we ended up at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. There was someone I really wanted to see there…
Yo Rocky!
After all the excitement of the double-decker bus tour, I needed a little lunch. So here’s my favorite sandwich: a Philly cheesesteak. Excuse me – I thought I asked for Cheese (or is it Cheez?) Whiz on this!
Now it’s time for souvenir shopping. I really hope no one mistakes me for a souvenir. Hi there! Do people get mad at you because you stay so thin? I get that all the time. But I’m just very active.
I had fun in Philadelphia. It’s a beautiful city with so much to see. Thanks for taking these pictures of me, Meg. I really like this one of me with lots of souvenir Liberty Bells. I wish I could take them all home!
For more of Flat Ruthie’s adventures, visit her blog at: Cardboard Me Travels
That Ruthie….she really knows how to travel.
That’s for sure. She’s quite a role model!
Ruthie sounds like a real blast! I’m have to invite her up here to my part of Canada sometime for a tour of the sights (eh!).
I’m sure she’d love it! And I know I’d like reading about it, too :)
Ha! I just did a Shutterfly book for my Granddaughter with her Flat Stanley that she sent me. They are such amiable traveling companions, aren’t they? Never a bother, always cheerful, ready at a moment’s notice to drop everything and join in on an adventure…
It really is lots of fun, isn’t it? And Ruthie found the best places to take pictures, too. Naturally she always wanted to be in the photos :)
Ruthie must have had fun chatting with the paper dolls. They have so much in common!
Ruthie was very friendly and she made friends everywhere she went!
Rather envious of Ruthie :-)
I know what you mean. She gets to travel all the time, meet new people and have adventures!
That was so adorable!!
Thank you. Ruthie’s a natural. She could be a model!
Nice to see you and Flat Ruthie had fun in my hometown!!! Oh, and when ordering a Philly cheesesteak, you specify whether you want it “wit” or “witout.”
Very cool blog, btw.
That’s such a great tip! Ruthie is going to practice how to ask for a sandwich for her next trip (and there will definitely be another one). She loves Philadelphia. And thanks!
Ruthie had fun! She reminded the Philly trip I made a few months ago. Philly is a great city!
That’s so great you were reminded of a trip you took there. Philadelphia is a wonderful city and Ruthie wanted to show some of the fun things to do!
Flat Ruthie is really cute.
She really is. And she’s nice, too!
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Wow, Ruthie sure knows how to travel, and what great photos. That is the first time I have seen or ever heard of a Philly cheesesteak, certainly does look good. :)
Oh and Ruthie next time ask for a seat with a smaller seatbelt.
Have fun on your travels. :D
They’re very tasty sandwiches! And that’s a good point – Ruthie should probably get a booster seat for next time :) And thank you!
I love flat Ruthie. She must come and visit the westcoast of Canda sometime. I would love to show her around.
That’s a great idea! She really likes adventures, and I’d enjoy reading about it, too :)
Nice tour of the city!
Thanks. Philadelphia is very photogenic!
I don’t know…you may not want to travel with Ruthie on a regular basis. She’s quite the scene stealer, isn’t she! I love her smile. And at least she doesn’t eat too much–that makes it easier to bring her along, I’m sure! Debra
You’re absolutely right about everything Debra! Yet Ruthie was so friendly and adventurous I had a great time tagging along with her. It was definitely worth it :)
Flat Ruthie is a joy to travel with and she does steal the show. Everyone has fun with her. I have seen her on other adventures. Nice to see her with you in Phildelphia.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Ruthie has done a lot of traveling, that’s for sure! It was a challenge keeping up with her :)
Three Well Being sent me here today, HAPPY EASTER!
What a nice post, it’s nice to have Ruthie be spontaneous…and worth a day of photo’s to share.
Happy Easter to you, too! I’m so happy that you liked the post. And thank you :)
Oh that world traveler, Flat Ruthie! How I envy her ability to see so much and such light packing? I could learn a few things from her…she keeps her weight down and still eats all that fun food wherever she goes…she packs light..seems she can keep wearing the same clothes and they never look rumpled…never complains when she is tired…Flat Ruthie could write a travel guide..
You’re right, Ruthie is an ideal traveler! And she’s photogenic, too. What more could one ask for?
I don’t go anywhere. And Holo Holo Lani complains about it. Can I stick her in an envelop and send her to you. You know, just to get her off my back. She would like to see the rest of the world. I guess you could say she has island fever.
That’s really interesting that even in Hawaii a change of scenery is sometimes necessary! So I’ll start watching the mail … :)
Awesome! I just did a Flat Ruthie post, too! So fun!!!
I’m a big fan of Flat Ruthie! I’ll be meeting with her again for another adventure, too… :)
Yes! Great minds think alike.
Ruthie should have a fan club!
Flat Ruthie is just flat ADORABLE! Philly—another place I’d really like to see. The entire northeast calls to me. I hope we get stationed there next!
That Philly cheesesteak looked so delicious, I could have jumped in and stolen it from Flat Ruthie! So creative, Meg!
Thanks Jennifer! It was so much fun finding all the right places for Ruthie to see in Philadelphia. She was a good sport and ready for adventure! I’m wondering where we should meet next… :)
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Looking forward to Ruthie’s future adventures!
She makes quite a splash wherever she goes! And I think I’ll be meeting her in California later this year :)
Flat Ruthie makes for a good travel companion! It’s only right she gets the window seat! =o)
That’s what I thought too. She doesn’t want to miss anything, and she likes to look out the window!