A Land of Refreshment

My first morning out the fog rested over this farm. The green grass, golden corn and light blue sky were nice to see.

I spent three beautiful days in the Lancaster area--my, it was good to get away! Sunshine, blue skies and comfortable temperatures were my delight as I drove the back roads and took pictures.

My lodging was quiet and peaceful. When I opened the door, the first thing I saw was this sign on the wall.

What a welcome! I was reminded once again of my heartfelt promise: "As for me, I will always have hope . . ." Psalm 71:14

I hope you'll enjoy as I share some of my favorite snaps!

There was a lot of harvesting going on. Everywhere I drove I saw horses and men gathering the crop.

          There were markets on the roadside with plenty of pumpkins and mums. Quite colorful!

One farm had a sign out from that said: Greeting Cards. Of course, I stopped in to take a peek. When I came out of the barn, these two youngsters were watching me.

These golden horses (there were three) were eating up this special patch of greenery. I started laughing at how serious and determined they were going about their business. There were little yellow flowers on the ends. A delicious treat!

I enjoy driving past farms with laundry blowing in the breeze. It must have been wash day because everywhere I looked clean clothes were drying.

I stopped to get a picture of the bikes lined up outside the school house, and while I was there the children came running outside for a ball game.

                         An early morning snap of a girl on her scooter riding down the lane.

                              Tobacco barns were full. This lone calf was guarding the barn.

I usually drive 20 to 30 mph on the back roads. Traffic is very light, and I can catch a snap I might have missed if I drove faster. This is one where the horse just looked like it was enjoying the view.

I bought myself a special remembrance from this trip. Country Lane Quilts is located on an Amish Farm, housed in the basement of the large home. And boy do they have large homes!

 This snap was outside of another quilt shop on an Amish Farm. It looked like it was spring or early summer in Lancaster County. So many gardens full of color drew my attention. I'm thinking Lancaster must have an unwritten rule to have pink petunias in the front garden. They were everywhere, like the two snaps below. Jerry suggested they may have had pink petunias to support breast cancer. The third snap welcomed me "home" each afternoon to the Carriage House where I stayed.

This Amish man, below, had just caught the pumpkin. I watched for a few minutes as pumpkins were loaded up.

I found another beautiful tree standing guard over the crop and lane.

Came around a corner and found a field with young foals for the miniature horses.

Loved coming up upon farm scenes, next three snaps. I liked the red blades on the windmill.

 

A heavy pull for these working horses.

My last morning driving the back roads I came around a corner and saw these happy youngsters running down the road towards their school house. They were laughing and talking. I got one snapped off as I drove by them. Not too bad a snap with them running and the car moving. I was thrilled! Just seemed a pleasant send off as I returned home.

I'm back, once again, to my last two weeks of therapy. My joy, from a few days away, will see me through. Hope you've enjoyed the tour!