Amish country

This PDay we went to Kalona Iowa- the largest Amish area west of the Mississippi. We took a little bus tour with a man who grew up Amish in that area. He drove us through the country roads telling us about the families who lived there and the life they live - no electricity, cars, modern clothes, etc- their belief is that “modernization leads to worldliness”. There’s a bit of truth in that. Some have become Mennonites - like many of our Kreider ancestry. They are now a little more modern than the Amish. It was a very interesting day and you have to admire their adherence to their beliefs. It is a lovely area with many beautiful farms.  I’ve become quite fond of the miles and miles of corn fields, rolling hills, and of course the mighty Mississippi.  I can see why many people love the Midwest.

An Amish telephone booth

Amish school