LANCASTER COUNTY

I found my self reluctant to leave Lancaster county and the Amish. For me, they exude a calm that was very pleasant to experience.

I am reminded of my years in school where reading those poets who rue the loss of the pastoral life. I understood intellectually the discussion that ensued, however I never felt their words; that is until today.

SILOS AND CORN
SILOS AND CORN
COBWEBS
COBWEBS
LANCASTER COUNTY
LANCASTER COUNTY
ON THE ROAD
ON THE ROAD
BLOWING IN THE WIND
BLOWING IN THE WIND
WAITING FOR A LETTER
WAITING FOR A LETTER
COVERED BRIDGE 2
COVERED BRIDGE 2
COVERED BRIDGE
COVERED BRIDGE
GRASS CUTTING
GRASS CUTTING

AMISH COUNTRY

I cannot even express the charm I see in the life the Amish live. I realize that it requires sacrifice on their part. Every choice comes with consequences. Equally, part of me felt that I had crossed a border to another country. I was now the stranger, not understanding the customs or language. It was me that stood out by the way I dressed, acted and spoke.

I had met last year, while in California, Mennonites who had moved to Modesto at the beginning of the 19th century and are still working the same farms.

FENCE SHADOW
FENCE SHADOW
RUNNIG ERRANDS
RUNNIG ERRANDS
RIDING HOME FROM SCHOOL
RIDING HOME FROM SCHOOL
BASEBALL AT SCHOOL
BASEBALL AT SCHOOL
HARVEST
HARVEST
LAUNDRY ON THE LINE
LAUNDRY ON THE LINE
GATHERING TOBACCO
GATHERING TOBACCO
DRYING TOBACCO
DRYING TOBACCO
AMISH COUNTRY
AMISH COUNTRY
VAN GOGH IMAGE
VAN GOGH IMAGE
RUNNING HARD
RUNNING HARD
WASHING GOURDS
WASHING GOURDS