At home in Shipshewana

I went to Boston this past weekend to watch my husband run the Boston Marathon. We traveled all around the city on public transportation – it was a beautiful city with friendly people, but I can’t deny that I was thrilled to get back home to Shipshewana! Because in Shipshewana there are no overcrowded buses or trains; no crosswalks to wait for the signal to say “walk”; no excessively large crowds of people to attempt to filter through; and no traffic jams. (Now I realize those of you that have been here on a Tuesday or Wednesday during peak tourist season, are thinking – I’ve seen traffic jams and large crowds in Shipshewana - but believe me, it doesn’t compare!) I’ll take a slow moving line of vehicles at the four-way stop, or getting behind a buggy any day over a traffic jam and confusing streets in a large city. Plus the pleasant sounds of buggies clip clopping past and the peaceful and relaxing atmosphere of the country definitely beats honking horns and busyness of the city streets.
It’s fun to experience new places, but when it’s all said and done, there is nothing like coming home to Shipshewana! Familiar faces around every corner and a small-town feel you just can’t beat.