Waking Up in Philly: Abbeys and Protests.

So most of these pictures are either from when all my roommates and I went and hung out at an abbey for a saturday or from when we were in downtown philly checking out the protests. Both were really beautiful and insightful experiences. At the abbey, I had the amazing opportunity to get outside the city for a while and enjoy the BEAUTY of fall! I've never experienced leaves that change color! The whole area was filled with trees, lush grass, streams, and flowers. It was a breath of fresh air! (literally...haha). The protest on the other hand was a completely different feel. Tents filled the area next to city hall. People stood with signs and ambition for change as they marched in the streets. We went to hang out there for a little bit, not really to participate in the protest, but rather to see what it was all about and gain a better understanding of why they were there. It was interesting because every seemed to stand for their own issue. Each person fell under the umbrella category of "corporate greed and white collar crime", but each individual was protesting some sort of variation of that title. Also, everyone had a lot of life. You could feel the passion and excitement in the air as drum circles, cheering, and speeches echoed through the streets! I'm definitely glad I had the chance to check it out!!!