Visiting DC ...

Well, sort of ... let's just say that we enjoyed "DC Mocha" in Mifflinburg, PA last weekend. We were sooooo spoiled and realized it immediately on Sunday morning when we didn't have the opportunity of choosing from what seemed like a zillion different flavors! Rachel's favorite is shown here -- hazelnut coffee, coconut, chocolate and carmel. You'll also notice the fancy design on the top .. it's amazing how they can do all that stuff. I enjoyed Italian soda (raspberry flavored), other types of teas, etc. We were indeed spoiled by Jeff and Andrea Yount for several days and can't thank them enough for their hospitality!!

Rachel and I had a great time visiting that part of the country. The last time Rachel had visited was when we lived there and I worked at the nursing home known then as "Friendly Nursing Home". It's funny how perspective on size changes and what you think was huge once upon a time now seems small!!

What I still find fascinating is how the Amish young people can ride their bikes even in weather where I hardly want to be out in inside a car much less on a bike!! Yet they seem completely at home and safe. It was near sundown one evening when I saw three ride by -- they were dressed in their typical dark clothing but they had blinking lights on the back of their bikes. I mean to take Rachel by the local grocery store where there is an area just for the Amish buggies to park and hitch their horses to the post. Even in a modern society, I felt like I was stepping back a little in time!

As you can see, we sort of fell in love with this place -- with a fire burning in the fireplace and the smell of coffee (all kinds of flavors) ... we were at home -- away from home!!