Back in Philly we found a couple of great Jazz bars. On Tuesday 'students' night jamming was on the schedule. The 2 ladies both did solo acts, and as we were leaving we chatted with them. The one on the left's surname was Parton, and on the right Holiday. Naturally I asked if they were relatives of the more famous namesakes. Both were pretty quick; Ms Parton said she was Wendy Huston's sister and Ms Holiday explained that Billy Holiday was a stage name. The Philly Town Hall is beautiful by day and by night.

Now for a little history and economics lesson. See the little plaque on the upper right under the eves of this 200 year old house. It is the sign that the property had paid its fire insurance levy established by famous local Benjamin Franklin. IT seems Ben established the first ever firebrigade – but to have them save your house you had to pay the insurance levy. No pay and they just watched your house burn down. Now would this be an incentive to set fire to non paying customers houses and businesses? Is this were the whole US gangster and protection rackets sprung from? Who knows?