Views from an early-AM jog in Lancaster County
A gloomy morning that turned sunny, from a less-populated corner of Lancaster County.
The Dover, Delaware Amish settlement
Delaware may be our first state, but examining a US map today, it’s easy to overlook.  The average state in America consists of 63 counties; Delaware, with the fewest of all, has just three. The “one in the middle”, Kent County, is home to the second largest city and state capital, Dover.  Just west of Dover city limits you’ll find Delaware’s only Amish settlement, a community…
An “Amish Megalopolis”?
This title is meant to be a bit tongue-in-cheek. What I’m referring to though, is an interesting development brought to my attention by reader Al in KY. I’ve noted here in the past how the Elkhart-LaGrange and nearby Nappanee Amish settlements (first and third largest in Indiana) have essentially “grown together” in that their areas touch and overlap. For example: “Even in 2006, Amish settling…
Oh, these are beautiful, Erik!! It reminds me of all the times we used to go there when I was a little girl. I loved every minute then, and I still love every minute now.
Thanks for the pics.
Just looking at it makes me feel peaceful! We visit Lancaster about once a month and love it. We have never been to this area though, so maybe we will have to check it out. Thanks for posting the beautiful pictures!
Oh, how I love Lancaster in the morning……..
Glad you all enjoyed them. I didn’t quite get a chance to take as many as I’d like this time. It’s a great time of year to be in Lancaster, for sure. I have been hearing plenty of stories of the head-high snow drifts of a couple months ago though.
Are those the mysterious Welsh Mountains in the distance?
Kate, you’re right in the ballpark!
I just love the one with the pond. It’s breathtaking.
Oh, these are beautiful, I just love the one with the pond. It’s breathtaking.I want to u .