Shipshewana is a town of about 500, but due to the popularity of their famous Flea Market, can grow to about 40,000 in the summer. Horses and Buggys are a normal sight to see, and the smell of horse poo fills the air.
This photo is outside the grocery store, where we had to find parking amidst the horses. And although the Amish still roll in style in their buggys, they are a little more advanced than one might think. I've heard that some of the Amish have Facebook, and are also known to have strobing lights in their buggys when they are out on the town on the weekends.
Amish homestyle cooking is probably the most fattening thing I have ever seen/eaten. Lots of butter, MSG, and pie. Even when the cast was offered the lunch menu that included only half a sandwich and a cup of soup, every meal was still served with a big slice of pie.
I'm excited to see Shipshewana bustling in its prime season this summer, especially knowing that we have two full days off during the week due to the Shipshewana Quilting Festival! I'm also excited to learn more about the Amish ways and customs here. But for now... I'll just have to take what I know to the stage!
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