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30 Before 30 List-Item #2

2
Sep 2009

**Road Trip To Pennsylvania to visit Amish Country**

I have been been talking about taking a cross-country road trip since Ian and I got married! Every Summer we talk about doing it, and every Summer it gets pushed off until the next Summer. Well, finally we are going to do it! I think part of the problem is we could never figure out a real destination that we wanted to travel too. It had to be somewhere fun,that we would enjoy, but not so overly expensive that it would take us FOREVER to save up to go. We talked about places like Mt. Rushmore, or The Grand Canyon but none of those were really far enough for us, and honestly they are not super exciting enough that I would base a whole road trip off of going to see them.

There are few things in the world that I love more than the Amish. I once saw a group of Amish people in a Chili’s and pretended to go to the bathroom three times just to see what they were eating. Those of you that read my blog know that they were eating Fajitas. I love reading books about the Amish, I love their simple ways and prudent living. I have even taken a semester of German to prepare me for any small chance that an Amish person actually speaks to me. One did smile at me at Winco before, one of the highlights of my life. My Mother told me this weekend that my Great Great Great Grandmother was Amish. Unfortunately, she is a big LIAR. My Mother, not my Great Great Great Grandmother. That’s right Mom, I am calling you out. My Mother was only kidding when she said that, but I got so excited that I might possibly somehow be connected to the Amish, I may never forgive her.

I have decided that this road trip will consist only of music written by American song writers, preferably songs that have the names of States in them. Playlist to come soon. Also, when we do reach Amish Country I will of course be respectful and not intrude and simply appreciate them from afar. There will also be no pictures of the Amish from my trip, as they do not believe in having their pictures taken. I will, however, try to get some to sit for me to draw a portrait. I will let you know how that goes.

This road trip will also consist of the following games from my childhood: Car Bingo, State License Plate Game, Slug Bugs, How long can Heather go without talking Game (My parents favorite game, and surprisingly the one I was the worst at…) and my personal favorite, How many times can we get totally lost and somehow still find our destination without asking for directions. There may be a GPS purchase in my future.

So there you have it, an item for my list that combines two goals-Road Trip and Amish Appreciation! Maybe on the way back we can trade our car for a Horse and Buggy! Also, Jon & Kate and their 8 live in Pennsylvania, however we will NOT be stopping by. Too much Drama. We will, however, be swinging through Arkansas so I can say Hi to the Duggars! But, that is only if Ian lets me, as he is convinced you get pregnant immediately if you even step on their land.