As we tour the United States we enjoy the cultural and geographic differences we find in every region. One area we were particularly interested in on this trip was the Amish Country. Before our day in Lancaster we did not know much about the Amish people besides they farm and have a more traditional way of life.
We decided to try the tour at The Amish Experience. We were excited after reading the reviews and ready to learn as much as we could about the culture and people. We started with a bus tour of the area. Our guide was knowledgeable, although not super personable with us. She told us all sorts of interesting information and was able to answer all the questions we could think of.
The farms and schools we saw along the route were immaculate and showed a great pride in the land and community. There were never any piles of trash, broken down vehicles, or stuff strewn anywhere. This is the type of country we dream of going to. Although the idea of snow makes Pennsylvania not our ideal place. Living simply off grid in large multigenerational family units sounds ideal in so many ways. Their way of life reminds us of simpler times and values. They still have power it just comes from batteries and solar not a company. They have pumps and indoor bathrooms. They even have phones in a special out of the house building. They use some technology but the great thing is they control it and their usage, as opposed to it controlling them.
Raising venison on a farm. 
Some Amish add on to the parents house as they start their own families. The houses look like conglomerates.
We stopped at a market and spoke with some children being raised Amish and petted their ponies. The kids loved the farm animals, especially the baby alpaca.
After our tour of the area we walked through a Amish house and one room school replica. Our guide hurried through because another group was coming, this was a bit frustrating for we did not know why our experience was shortened for another group. This guide know a lot as well but again was not very personable.
We need this set up at home. 
Bikes go to far too fast so the Amish only use scooters. 
Attitude and a teenager. We take a lot of first shots like this. Lol!
From there we watched an interesting presentation called Jacob’s Choice. This was a 4D experience with lights, sounds, even mist, all while watching a movie on multiple screens. this was definitely an experience unlike most others we have had.
We went home with a few Amish items and some raw milk (a 6S favorite). We wished we could have stocked up on more of the delicious dairy and produce they have in the area. An RV fridge is not big enough for the amount of perishables we would have liked to have gotten.
We then headed to Brandywine Campground. If we were to own a campground this one was almost exactly what we would want. A creek, a pond, a pool, a group fire pit, beautiful trees, tucked away in a small community. It was really nice, although a bit too quiet for us, it was filled with RV’s, yet we saw maybe 10 other people the entire time and no conversations were had. We love a good conversation with other campers. So although not perfect this place was pretty great.
Ants! 
C could not get a sibling to play cards but Beaver was happy to. Beaver won but C was a great sport about it. lol!
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