Blogs from York County, Pennsylvania, United States, North America

A tour around the Harley Production line - without any production and around Amish country finishing with a family style meal at an Amish Farm Restaurant - fit to bust! Then onto highway 11 towards Interstate 81 we head out across Amish country through the Endless Mountains of NE Pensylvannia The previous night we stayed on the Lincoln Highway at an independent Motel - the Cross Keys - just north of Hanover PA. The Motel itself is an adequate standard, although the staff have no sparkle. The modern diner next door however is a treat, good basic American food, and bright bubbly staff. Our waitress is the most qualified we have had yet out of an almost endless line of college students - she is an Attorney - equivalent to our English Barrister, but is having ... read more

Incase you didn’t read to the end of the last entry (which is completely understandable, as it is quite long), I just wanted to make sure everyone knows they are invited to the open house/welcome-home party my parents are throwing for Shane and I: What: Open House/Welcome-Home Party (I’ll have out all my pictures, souvenirs, fabric, etc. for those who care to see) Where: My house (message me if you need directions) When: Saturday, June 21st Time: It starts around 4:00pm, but it’s an open house so feel free to come and go as you please until who knows when! P.S. I really hope you will come, even just for a little while. I just want to thank everyone in person who read my blog. You have no idea how heartwarming it is to go to ... read more

Saturday, 10:55 p.m., Millie pulled into our driveway (or actually, Mark backed her in). We are indeed home and looking forward to sleeping in our own beds tonight. Actually, the kids are already in bed and we've already poured the wine (into real crystal glasses) so I thought I'd do a next-to-last entry in the travel blog with the hopes one of the boys will wrap things up tomorrow. Nothing like finishing the trip with a splash and a little rock and roll. The surprise stop to Cedar Point, where my sister and her family, inlaws and a bunch of friends were staying for the weekend was a hit. According to Elliot, this was one of his dreams in life. He didn't get on all 16 roller coasters but did go on quite a few ... read more