We did not have much of an idea of where to go after the spectacularness of NF. Headed in a general direction (southish) while on the run we looked at Lonely Planet and realised a slight detour would take us into the biggest Amish community in the US. After nearly wiping out a few buggies, we found the most exxy hotel in Millersburg and I was going no further!
Dinner was at the oldest hotel in the town and it was a beautiful atmosphere. The decor had been restored and the furniture was authentic.
Friday took us out and about and among the people. Went to the heritage centre. We were the only people there so Ken could ask all the questions he liked. There is a massive mural that took 1/2 for the guide to explain. It was 200m long and had 1300 people important to the history of the Amish and Mennonites. More questions from Ken. Lunch at an Amish restaurant was pretty good. No complaints from Ken.
We then lucked out...by chance found the livestock auctions. The buggies out front were a hint. Inside goats, horses and saddles (handmade leather that would have cost '000,s in Oz, $225 i think was the dearest). Some of the horses could have done with a brush but all sold.
We then went to a furniture store that sold the hand-made solid wood furniture that was the best made I have seen. Beautiful finishes, no glue or plantation timber, it was oak and cherry and not expensive. The craftmanship was wonderful.
A dodgy winery finished the arvo. We managed to get out without paying for the tasting we had done! thanks to bus trip arriving at the same time!
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