Chicago

Yes, we flew to Chicago last weekend.

We were sure that it was the right decision to attend a Family Bible Camp near Chicago.

So, Thursday, on a flight with less than 1/3 capacity, we did it.

That night, we go the call...Cancelled.

Before we could catch our breath, a new idea was in place.

             Shipshewana  

This is a small Amish community in Indiana that is just a 3 hour ride from Chicago and our faithful friends did all the planning and driving and, we a great time was had by all ( four of us ) 

There are a few outstanding features, highlights, in Shipshewana.

In this community there are some homes that Amish and some are not.  You can tell the difference by the electric wires.  No power in the real Amish homes.  Also, at the stores.  So, during the winter, the hours are shorter.

But all year round they travel by horse and buggy.   Not just any buggy, but here is what we saw on every street.

We ate dinner in one  ( without the horse, of course )

A few interesting sights around town

Hubby could not believe the price of these packages of cheese....check it out  

And a buggy for sale.  Can you guess the asking price?  

and to my delight......

I rode twice....once in the afternoon and then we went back the next morning.  



We stayed at a nice motel and had a typical huge breakfast
but that did not stop us from eating our way back home.

And,  a few other fun times in Chicago

   Curious?  This is the coffee table at our favorite B & B in Chicago 

And look what happened to our host's jacket
Just a friendly hello?

I do live an exciting life....
and these past few days have been very... different...We are thankful for a lot of things,
 along with our wonderful friends in Chicago

our neighbors... very unexpected, have been checking in on us and adding our needs to their shopping.

A beautiful day in the neighborhood 

Blessed