This past weekend, I made a trip down to Philadelphia to visit my bestest of friends, Jossie, who is currently there, working for an architectural firm. We jump started the weekend with a little road trip out to Lancaster County, the area in which the Mennonite-derived religious group of the Amish reside.
We stopped at several places to experience the Amish life, the first being Dutch Haven (see above) where we tasted the famous Shoo-fly Pie recipe, and indulged in a few postcards and soft pretzels. While driving we also spotted many many many horse-and-buggies alongside the road, and the picture you see is my attempt at capturing this image. It was pretty uncanny seeing this alternative mode of transportation being so prolifically! We also witnessed a few antique scooters being utilized to get about town, one being driven by perhaps the oldest man with a beard I've ever seen...
Jossie and I pulled our rental car into the lot of "The Amish House," lured in by roadside signs, and toured a traditional Amish House (not sure that it was authentic, though, as it was set up by non-Amish people), learning about the Amish traditions, clothing, food, and culture. Probably the best part of the day, it gave us a better sense of what we were so casually seeing. This photo is of the Amish House.
Crystal dish display in Amish House.
Lastly, Jossie and I succumbed to our growling stomachs and stopped by the local indoors farmers market for some soup and chili, as well as a plethora of delicious samples. This covered wagon, which stood right outside the market, was a perfect photo opportunity.
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