This week my sisters and I headed to Lancaster, PA, kids included, for an educational experience among the Amish. My sister Gidget’s kids had no real idea who the Amish were, so a trip to a ‘real’ Amish farm, and a buggy ride through the Amish countryside would be just what they needed. So off we went. Of course, no trip to the country would be complete without mom. So we got an early start and with Lola (my sister’s GPS) guiding our way, we headed to PA!
No trip to Lancaster would be complete without a trip to Wilbur’s Chocolates, which was an issue in the heat (It went as high as 102), and a visit to the pretzel factory, yet another issue in the heat. (The place was at least 106 and packed with 26 little 5-year-olds who were there to roll out their first pretzel).
With a little lunch under our belts we headed out for a buggy ride with Abe. Abe was an older Amish gent who was more than happy to charge us $10.00 a head for a quick 15-minute buggy ride. They may not live like we do, but they certainly know how to charge for it! Then it was back to the hotel, settle in, and think about what might occupy our time in the evening heat. Miniature golf! The kids had fun, mom groaned about the walk, and the mosquitoes thrived off our flesh!
The next day we did a little shopping, a little lunch and it was a joy ride back home through the “beautiful Amish farm lands” with Lola leading the way! I may sound a little sarcastic, but the truth is, I always have fun with my sisters and the kids; no matter how hot it gets or how lost we may find ourselves. My sisters are truly funny awesome people.
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