Phone Booths to Pubs

A common sight in Amish country is the “phone booth”.  It was permitted beginning in the 1950s, when more Amish were forced to go into businesses and to use phones for emergency purposes and to contact doctors, dentists, veterinarians and food dealers. This community phone building, which often resembles an outhouse, is typically built at the end of a farm lane and shared by several neighboring families. The phone is not in the house and the number is unlisted and is used essentially for necessary outgoing calls, not socializing.

An uncommon sight are Amish cemeteries.  They usually are hidden plots of land amongst the farmland surrounded  by simple white fences.

The Amish believe that the person is gone, with God. Visiting their grave would show earthly attachment, and a lack of faith that the deceased is with God. The Amish believe that the person is gone, with God. Visiting their grave would show earthly attachment, and a lack of faith that the deceased is with God; therefore, they do not visit after burial.

Ok, that’s it for more of our Amish knowledge…

Tonight Tracey and Fran took us to “Brady’s Pub” in New Holland.  This is a great traditional pub with great food and great prices.  The corn chowder and the wings were awsome!  Chef Mike is a great cook. Enjoyed meeting their friends Al and Chris.  Good time.  Definitely a “revisit” in our future travels to this area!

 Tomorrow… our last day in PA.  Off to Root’s Market!