I'm back...

I'm back after a week away. Bob and I had a nice week off from work and we also took a little trip to Amish country in Indiana that I'm going to share with you.  (warning - lots of pictures)

On Tuesday we went to Shipsewana and spent a good portion of the day at the flea market.  This is known as the largest flea market in the midwest.  It was crowded as usual, but the weather was nice and it was a good day for walking through the booths.

One of the more unusual things at the flea market was this booth that sold ice cream.  It was being churned by this engine.  We tried it out and it was delicious!

Here's a few of the bargains we found.  I've been looking for an old window and an old typewriter and we found both.  I was also happy to find that old fan!  On the right bottom are some telephone insulators that I thought would make a nice grouping. 

We then went to our hotel.  The Essenhaus is known all over the area for it's Amish food and people come from all over just to eat there.  The hotel is also wonderful.  Along with the restaurant, there are gift shops, miniature golfing, carriage rides and just a charming, homey atmosphere.  This is one of the seating areas in it, that was near to our room.

 One of the barns that's been renovated into a gift shop.

 This little water wheel was just outside our window.

 Here's the carriage, making it's rounds on the hotel grounds.

 We took a walk after supper and made a stop at the covered bridge.

 The stream by the covered bridge.

 Bob was patiently waiting for me to finish taking pictures.

 Another bridge on the property.

I always enjoy seeing the Amish buggies.
Tomorrow I'll share our trip to Elkhart.