Sunday, December 12, 2010

Amish Country - Friday, December 3rd

I was so excited to visit Amish country but I was never really certain what we would do there.  I know people travel there to buy furniture, go antiquing, stay at quaint bed and breakfasts, and relish in a slow paced life.  Since we had only one day, are living in our motor home and travelling with two kids I knew we would be doing none of the above. 
So plan B...As we drove into Lancaster  I told the kids all about the Amish lifestyle.  I explained how the Amish people were not tourist attractions, but people who lived a simple life in accordance with their religious convictions.  We talked about shunning electricity, transportation by horse and buggy, and their desire to not be photographed.  Our official "Amish" day was Friday.  What a surprise to see a horse and buggy in the parking lot when we pulled into the Lancaster Costco.  About half the people shopping in Costco that night were Amish.  Andy said he was just watching for someone to have a 46inch flat screen in their cart.  No flat screens- but lots of food and batteries.
 

A turkey that survived Thanksgiving!  He was sooo loud.  I think I would have eaten it just to stop it from gobbling.  He is living a nice life on an Amish farm- at least for now.


At the Amish Farm and Museum the kids most enjoyed seeing the animals and feeding the goats on the "Golden Goat Bridge."

A break from homeschooling- one room schooling


Instead of paying for a buggy ride or a van tour we grabbed a free map to Amish farms and covered bridges, released my car from the motorhome, and roamed the countryside.

We saw so many  buggies the kids started a game of slug "buggy"







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