It has been years since we managed to get away outside of our usual rotation of local places we like to go for the day. Somehow, it all worked out this past week to spend the day before the holiday in Shipshewana, Indiana. My parents and I love going there because it is just far enough away to feel like we have been somewhere, but not too far that it requires packing and planning. Another reason is simply for the food and the liquid gold that is Amish peanut butter that would inevitably make its way home with us. I would not necessarily consider a day trip to Shipshewana a vacation, but it was the closest thing we were going to get this summer. Having summer classes and going in a hundred different directions at once made me welcome an unplugged day. Cell reception, or lack thereof, made it impossible to be attached to my phone and compulsively checking in with reality. I was completely in the moment, and I have not been able to feel that free in a long time. Our day started early and being the “not a morning person” that I am, iced coffee was a requirement if I planned on making it all day (spoiler, I definitely slept on the way home). The ride there always seems like it takes forever, but once we got there, the first stop was to the flea market. We normally are not big into flea markets, but we make an exception for this one. From weird household things and hardware to hats and sunglasses, they have it all. Once in town, I loved going to the mercantile building. There, it was mandatory to get a fresh soft pretzel. I will argue that Shipshewana has the best around! My favorite store is a music store. I could have spent all day in there looking at music and playing instruments. That is one place that never gets old. A trip is never complete without making our way to the E&S bulk food store where you can find just about anything you need and then some as well as Yoder’s store, where a hat fashion show almost always takes place. I cannot help myself. We rounded out our trip at the Essenhaus, our favorite restaurant when we go to Shipshewana. After a long (and hot) day of shopping, seeing the Amish ways, and being with family, it always feels good to sit around a table, eat real comfort food, and enjoy each other’s company. I know I would never survive living as the Amish do, but it is always nice to go and temporarily get a sense of a change of pace. Stay Curious, Kayla ©Inquisitive Perspectives 2019
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