It seems that many people don't work on Tuesdays.
It was hot even thought the temperatures didn't seem that high as numbers would indicate
There was lots of produce
but there was lots of other stuff for sale too
I've never seen Amish before so I tried to capture "fast" photos.
Then we headed over to Intercourse PA
where I saw some of my first Amish Buggies
They sure make their horses run fast in this heat
They have a few different style of buggies. Here is the sporty convertible model
After a while we started getting used to seeing them
They seem to shop in groups
and many of them wear colourful clothes
Then we spent a few hours driving around the Lancaster area
Nice photos of the market. I guess the 'Vette is like the bike, no room for "souvenirs"! And that's a good thing...
ReplyDeleteRichard:
DeleteI have to keep a third of the trunk FREE, to make room for the top. There is not much room when you take chairs, a cooler and a few jackets. Vette trunks are not that deel
It looks like Disney, much more so than when I was there for too long ago. I wonder if a bunch of Canadians in Corvettes looked as odd to them as straw boaters and clogs looked to you.
ReplyDeleteMr Conchscooter
DeleteWe got a few stares too, like strangers in a foreign land.
Looks like you are having fun.
ReplyDeleteKaren:
Deleteanytime you are away and not at work, is FUN. It is nice to explore new areas and see new sights
I hope you enjoyed Roots. It is only open on Tuesdays, so people come out in droves. Intercourse is a great place to see the Amish, as you discovered. :-)
ReplyDeleteKathy
Deletewe should have asked you for the tour route. We didn't know which way to go so we headed south and back to Harrisburg. Saw lots of buggies though, and they sure make their horses gallop fast in this heat
Interesting pics of the Amish....been tracking you guys on SPOT.
ReplyDeleteDom:
Deletethe spot link only saves for 30 days. the spotwalla link is on the sidebar. Seeing the Amish was a new experience for me. They seem like honest, hard working people
I lived among an Amish community for 7 years. Some are more conservative than others.
ReplyDeleteI guess these Amish are used to people photographing them all the time as ordinarily they won't allow it.
I miss the sound of horse hooves clip-clopping down the road in front of the farm where I lived.
Looks like a pretty good sized crowd there...hope you got some good eating in!
Deb
Deletewe were full when we got there so I only had a home-made ice cream and some iced tea. the pulled pork looked tasty. I think these Amish are used to tourists
Looks like you had a fun time wandering. I am surprised we didn't see you nibbling on any delights.
ReplyDeleteTrobairtz:
Deletewe are watching our food intake.and I have been drinking mostly bottled water, even though I really wanted a soda. I broked down tonight and had an iced tea. Not much wandering now as we plan to be at the Corvette event until we leave on Sunday morning
I had only a few encounters with Amish on my trip across the US back in 2001, and I didn't dare taking pictures. They seemed to be very private people. But since they are holding this market I am sure that they have gotten used to being photographed.
ReplyDeleteAre the boys in the pictures wearing Crocs?
Sonja
Deletenotice that most of my photos are from the rear. I am trying to be respectful but I also wanted a few photos. yes, those were Crocs, or perhaps CLOGS. I couldn't imagine a world where I couldn't wear shorts and sandals
Bob, you found a lot more color in those neighborhoods than I'm used to around here. The Amish regions I visit and travel through are less 'varied'. Glad you were able to get the shopping in this trip.
ReplyDeleteCan't find the comment button so I'll reply to Doug.
DeleteI'm in Vancouver where the heck are you???
Coop:
Deletethere was no shopping planned but all of us wanted to visit a Bass Pro shop. I have heard about them but there are none near home. I have still never been to a Cabellas
David:
DeleteI know I missed you this time, you should have come a week earlier. Have a good time in Alberta
Bob - I think what you found were actually Mennonite's. They hold many of the same beliefs of the Amish but are a little (well actually a lot) more liberal when it comes to technology and dress. Although the term "Amish" is often applied to them. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mennonite
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