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I cannot in good faith tell you it was the best smelling scent I ever smelled.... 😬

I think because we often view the Amish as being stuck in time, we often view the things they wear as also being stuck in time. But the materials that they're closed are made from are from our current era and thus their undergarments are also.

It really was gorgeous. I would totally go back in a heartbeat.

Well it was cold...part of the issue for us was that it was unexpectedly cold for that time of year and we were NOT prepared.

That is awesome. Was she a mennonite from Germany?

@@kristenandscott Swiss

No doubt. I do not think that the Portuguese people each this everyday.

Lol, also know as the invisible Mennonites

Wait, wait, wait...they make coffee flavored ones??????

It was and is...we have had the change to view it multiple times.

This church does indeed have a rule book.

@@kristenandscott Are you referring to the Dordrecht Confession of Faith?

You are not kidding. How did they turn out? Also I am looking for a good recipe if you have one.

That's too bad. Where were you stationed in the military? And what branch?

@@kristenandscott my ex was army. It was a just for fun trip.

Wow! Can you imagine taking them overseas ever?

Pep travels with us most places. We love our dog!

She is a wicked driver.

And like always the pictures do not do it justice.

There is no doubt that some Amish do abuse their animals, and those that do should be held accountable to the law. But in my experience, it is not the majority of Amish in our area. They care for their animals. And do not abuse them.

But do they retire those horses that they use, or do they simply disappear from your sight? Because what we see going through sales are reflective of the groups consigning them. That being said, a LOT of people push off their unwanted and no longer useful, but the Amish should be held to the same laws where abuse/neglect is involved. His comparison to a car and it's care to their livestock (no raised as food) begs to question where a car goes when no longer useful. As for the road horses being in great shape is counting on the average citizen not recognizing an unsound animal.

There are some that would debate this... they would debate that the word of Gid and the sacrifice of Christ is secondary to ritual and tradition.

Yeah there were people on the stairs but we were there early June and visitors were few

That happens far less than you might think. Obviously, anytime it happens it is terrible. But the Amish, at least in our area, have taken steps against this happening by accident, force, and the like.

If I lived there, I would have big trouble....or I should say my waist would be in BIG trouble.

@@kristenandscott tehe tehe and that’s about the size of it!

You are not wrong.

Not everyone cares about lounges when they travel...I just think they provide a more relaxing experience when you travel! Especially if you have a layover.

@@kristenandscott totally agree! I used to like them because they were quiet and I could read or get work done.

I will say this in retrospect. The lounges certainly make the airport experience more relaxing in general. In my opinion, worth it.

@@kristenandscott When we looked into the cost and then the fact you can get a more healthy meal wow. This is so neat !!

Actually they are Amish in Rumpringa who have not joined the Amish church yet... so technically I guess they would not be officially considered Amish yet, but they are definitely NOT Mennonite.

@kristenandscott Amish do not wear colors. I live by a very large community of both

@@kristenandscott Again, I know the differences well. These are definitely Mennonite.

@@kristenandscott I assure you I do know the difference.

Actually they are Amish in Rumpringa who have not joined the Amish church yet... so technically I guess they would not be officially considered Amish yet, but they are definitely NOT Mennonite.

@@kristenandscott I can assure you that I am well aware of the difference.

Well, that is the goal...😀 just curious, have you traveled outside the USA?

@@kristenandscott yes, I gave up most travel after 9/11 and being on the road for over a decade. I made one major trip to Asia after that, came home after almost a month and have been happy to visit the Jersey shore since.

Lol. Sorry. What is your go to cup of coffee?

Yep Scott only buys Starbucks.

@@hertzoghomestead honestly I used to drink a lot of coffee every day and one day just decided it was too much so I switched to water. Now if I’m out I get a Dunkin’ Donuts coffee with oat milk. Otherwise I make a decaf at home but I’m down to like 3 cups a month maybe.

@GreenThumbGardener65 wow! Bravo...I am more like 2-3 cups a day.

@@hertzoghomestead somehow, I had that feeling! lol

Not disagreeing with you...

Yeah we rereleased it to coincide with the launch of the rebrand

Awe. Thanks you! That means a lot! I (Scott obviously) have been podcasting for 15 years so i have put it to good use. And Kiefer truly is awesome. Going up the Eiffel Tower really is not bad. Wide platforms and high railings. We felt pretty safe up there.

Will do

As a local, Shady Maple was a hard pass for me. I would take Yoders over Shady any day. And I would take Miller's Smorgasbord over both of those. If you have never eaten there, it's on Route 30.

@kristenandscott I've heard Miller's is a little pricey, but very good quality. I'll give it a try this fall. If you don't mind me asking a question, is the Friday Green Dragon market in Ephrata almost all professionals, or are there also plain folks (no pun intended) also selling their wares? Thanks

Facts....because of where we were going ...we took the Picadilly Line

Awe thanks. We absolutely LOVE Porto and have been there three times. We have only scratched the surface. And there is so much to discover in Portugal as well. Is there anything you think we should see in Porto that we missed? After all, we only had 48 hours...😏

@@kristenandscott Hello ! Yes, of course... I will then give you some suggestions; Foz do Douro with its beaches and terraces on the sand where you can have a drink or a meal, Matosinhos, a city next to Porto, like Gaia, with its fish and seafood of the best quality and freshness. The City Park on Av. da Boavista, the Casa da Música (House of Music), Fundação de Serralves (Museum of Contemporary art, its houses and gardens), Palácio de Cristal and gardens among other places .

It is weird that way...we envy the pace the slowness, but would struggles with the sacrifices to get there.

I would buy quarts of it if I could!

And likewise it was fantastic to share your table with you and to learn about your culture and people and your family. If you will link to your experience you can put it here in the comments. Hopefully we have it right in the description

Kiefer was a bit tired, but the gardens were spectacular. Hopefully we will be back and spend more time in them!

@@kristenandscott We also want to visit again.

Thanks! We are excited to share it with everyone!

Thank you so much for sharing that! It means a lot to know that our viewers will continue to tune in and find who we are in the content, we offer interesting and enjoyable. Appreciate you!

In all seriousness, there is something oddly therapeutic about that.

Yes. My dad was a plumber in Edison NJ all his life. He took over for my Grandfather who started a plumbing business in the 1940. Unfortunately, none of my brothers were interested so in 2015 my father's plumbing endeavors closed. Wow! You dad was a professional ballroom dancer? That is so cool. I love to dance; unfortunately, my husband is a reluctant dancer at best. He is too self-conscience.

@@kristenandscott Scott self conscious? Oh I’m laughing! Just go and have fun! Everyone is trying not to trip! No one’s watching! 😂

Oh we will... when we do, do you have suggestions?

@@kristenandscott Well I live in Ontario but my husband and I went to the east coast and visited Nova Scotia and New Brunswick .We had planned on going to Newfoundland but had run out of time. I would definitely recommend you going there❤️

Awe thank you! We are so excited!

Excited for you both.

Yes, yes I am 😅

Lol...that is a term I picked up 20 years ago ... most people do not use that term.