"Carriages ..."

This is Matthew and I on a carriage ride through Central Park, New York City.

This is one of the many buggies that we saw on our travels throughout our stay in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

What a wonderful trip we are having, visiting all these places and meeting some of the most friendly, loving and obliging new friends we could ever hope to. Even after 3 weeks of holidaying, there are still people fascinated by our accent - so far I have been mistaken for a Kiwi, Pom, South African, and even a soft spoken southerner today as our family attended the Washington DC temple.

Yesterday before leaving Lancaster County (if there was any where in the country I would say to visit for those who love the 'country', I'd say you must go to Lancaster County and especially around the Ronks and Bird in Hand areas, specifically - lots of fabulous country decor for all), we went to the Hershey factory and spent a long time there. As we drove into town on Chocolate Avenue and then turned onto Cocoa Street, and alighted from our car, the smell in the air was of chocolate. TRUE - no fibs!!!

The street lights are in the shape of Hershey's kisses, and the signs on the light poles designating the numbers, are printed on Hershey Kisses shapes. It's kinda like Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

There is Hershey Elementary School, Hershey Middle School and Hershey High School.

We have purchased a gorgeous Amish Quilt for our queen bed and it should be ready for us in a few months. It is remarkable to see first hand the beautiful workmanship that goes into them. We met some very cute Amish boys (so shy) and a lovely little girl called, Mary.

If you ever have the blessing of going to Lancaster County, go to a quilt farm called J & B (there are brochures all around on these places), and that is where you shall meet Mary.