A few weeks ago, we went to Amish Country. It was absolutely beautiful. I wanted to meet some real amish people- hey, it was one of the reasons I was excited to move to Ohio. There is a little Amish house that gives tours. We decided to take one. I learned a few things about the Amish & Mennonite religions- and yes, I got to talk to a real life Amish person. It was great!
The Amish religion does not have church houses. Instead they meet in homes (for weddings & funerals too!). This brown thing on wheels is a bunch of pews (kind of like bleachers) for funerals and "outdoor" meetings.
Me & Whitney outside of the Amish home.
Me & Whit inside the Amish home.
This is the lady who gave us the tour. We are following behind.
At the barn outside of the home- yes, real animals and YES REAL smelly.
Whitney in the Amish school/classroom. I think she's ready for KINDY-GARDEN.
FYI- Amish people do NOT appreciate their pictures being taken. I wasn't actually trying to get him in the shot- I was trying to get my view from inside the buggy. He was the real Amish man I spoke to. He is SO nice!
Right before our ride in the buggy. Bart was surprised with how comfortable the ride was. Shall we get it as a second car?
Here are some of the other buggies.
The drive home entailed me taking a lot of "drive by" pictures. Here is a school house that had children playing outside at recess on our way there.
3 comments:
That is so cool Krista! Casey would have loved that.
It is like a whole different world out there.
We did this when I lived out in Pennsylvania one summer. So interesting to see. I can hear your conversation with Amish man now... I think I can ask some pretty good questions, thanks to you.
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