I could not have planned today even if I tried. I thought
some of the other stuff we have done has been random but nothing compares to
today.
Firstly we were driving along and saw all these cars pulled
over to the side of the road, so we pulled in to see what was going on. It
ended up being an estate sale at a place that looked like it was from a Halloween
movie. Vines were covering the house, the garden was so over grown and then
when we went inside that’s when things got really scary. The place looked so
run down with the wall paper peeling, cobwebs on the lamps and squeaky floor
boards. As we went around we started hearing stories about the lady who used to
live there. Her name was Elizabeth (from the town of Eden) and she was a
practicing witch, which was shown through her choice of books and furniture-
creepy lights with hands coming out of the wall and gothic looking sculptures.
I ended up buying a charm bracelet and real pearl necklace as I wanted
something to have from this place, although im not sure if I will wear them-
they may be cursed! Before leaving we also learnt that she was a very old lady
with no family and had been dead about 6 weeks before someone found her being
eaten by her animals!!!
After our spooky encounter we continued to drive on before
doing a quick U’ey when we sure ‘blueberry pickers welcome’ on the side of the
road. We just laughed at ourselves picking raspberries and blueberries and how
random our day had been so far!
It only got more random as we suddenly were driving through
traditional Amish land. We couldn’t help
but pull over and stop at a horse and cart that was selling home cooked bakery
items, where we were also invited to the towns annual picnic. Unfortunately we didn’t
have the time to stop until the picnic but we did manage to go to the Amish
candy store and got the best (and probably only) goats milk fudge I have ever
had. My ignorance in the Amish culture only makes it more interesting to me and
it astounds me how they live in the 21st century world but use none
of its technology.
We arrived in Pittsburg (our destination) in late afternoon
and went straight to the Abby Lee Dance Company. Initially I was a bit shy and
just wanted to get a picture out the front with the sign, but Sarah convinced
me to go inside as the shop was open. Once inside we met some lovely mothers of
students in the youth performance troupe who gave all the ins and outs of the studio
as well as a studio tour. Students were in the middle of a summer boot camp
class, so I got to watch Maddi, Nia, Payton as well as other students from the
show practicing. Unfortunately Miss Abby was not there but I did get to leave
her a message on her board and we gave a pack of tim tams to the ladies for
being so kind. Later in the night that somehow found me on facebook/instagram
and posted photos of them eating them J
It was such a cool experience being there.
Our hotel was really nice right next to a huge giraffe and elephant
(putt putt golf) and down the road from outlets. We didn’t get time to shop but
we had a nice dinner at Mad mex before settling in for an early night.
What another incredible day!
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