The real reason we went to Pennsylvania was to visit Amish Country. We were not disappointed. We booked a guide who gave us a personal tour of the area as well as a visit to one of the Amish homes. As you probably know, the Amish do not allow photographs, so out of respect I did not take any. We were able to visit the farm and meet the wife in the home.
It was an great education. There are Amish and Mennonites in the are area. There is a difference between the two. But to most of us, we would consider them small. Basically the Amish are more conservative.
There is lot to be said about living a simple life, but I doubt that many of us could do it. Could you go without electricity, television, automobiles, etc. I doubt it. I know I couldn't.
The area is beautiful. Prettiest farms I have ever seen. These people know how to take care of the land.
After the tour, we took an Amish buggy ride through the countryside where I did take a few pictures.
You can tell the Mennonites because they have electricity running to their house.
They had a good soy bean crop which was ready for harvest.
If you have never been to Amish Country, give it a try. I enjoyed it and I think you will too.
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