Karens Road

I was searching my brain for a place to take my nephew and his wife while they were visiting. They wanted to visit areas where Amish live in their everyday life. Amanda had eaten Amish bread before and was hoping to find some to buy.

It is interesting to visit Berne or areas around Shipshewanna because there are a lot of Amish people who are going about their daily business. I love to see how they work in the fields with their horses. I have noticed that it is primarily women who are using old fashioned push mowers to keep their lawns mowed. You will see many riding their bicycles. They are required by law, to have flashing caution lights on their buggies. The first time I saw these lights, it was dark and I thought we were approaching an accident. The lights are bright and flash at a fast rate. It is similar to the light on a police car when they have someone pulled over. It made my heart jump as I check my speed.

There is a certain look about most of their houses that make them recognizable. You won’t see shutters on Amish homes. Their gardens are surrounded by the most beautiful flowers. I have never seen an Amish home with junk sitting around. I have never seen old farm equipment rusting away on an Amish farm.

We weren’t able to take our guests to visit any Amish homesteads since we were short on time. Maybe next time.