I thought Richard and I should scale Delaware’s highest point before racing off to Pennsylvania. Ebright Azimuth (or Mt. Delaware, as I call it), is 447 feet above sea level (unless you listen to me, and then it is a massif of over 4,000 feet with sheer granite walls). It was about a mile out of our way. You can drive to the marker, getting out of your car is optional. It didn’t fly. Someone really didn’t think it was that neat.
You may be asking yourself, “Why Chadds Ford?”
First it is scenic: in the Brandywine Valley. Second it is historic: the Revolutionary War site of the Battle of Brandywine. Third: if you drop a “d” you’re left with Chads and your thoughts should immediately move to Chads and Lottie who are hanging in my living room.
Hold on to your britches, kids, but my god-only-knows-how-many-great-uncles, John Chads ran a ferry that crossed the Brandywine River and ran a tavern in what is now downtown Chadds Ford, PA.
Obviously, spelling was one of his strong points.
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