We lived in Pennsylvania for a year and loved it there. As with other places we have lived, we try to get out and do all the tourist things and take day trips, getting off the beaten path as much as possible. We are never sure how long we’ll be in one place before moving on so we try to see all we can while there. One of our favorite spots in Pennsylvania is the town of Intercourse. This is an Amish community and although today is a big tourist area it is still fun to go there and see the Amish. I have always been intrigued by their way of life, especially living alongside modern technology and tourists all over the place. Their simple life is something to be admired. Each time we drove over to Intercourse we would get off of the main roads and drive thru the country away from the tourists where we could really see how the Amish were living. Sunday's were "family" day and we would see entire families walking to visit others. During the week I would see all the laundry hanging on lines strung from each house, children playing in their school yard and men working with their horses out in the fields. I will be posting on Pennsylvania for several days, each day hilighting something different so check back for more. Below are a few photos I took while in this Amish community.
these 3 little girls were adorable and waved as we passed by
