Citizen's Bank Park (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

We were lucky enough to be in the Philadelphia area when the Phillies were playing at home, so on June 7, we attended a game between the Phillies and the Dodgers.  Unfortunately for the home team, Phillies lost this round with a final score of 6-2.  As with many ballparks, Citizens Bank Ball Park is situated in the downtown area, and here you have the Philadelphia city skyline as the dramatic backdrop. The bowl-style seating surrounds the recessed playing field, scooped out 23 feet below street level.  We always enjoy attending baseball games, and this was no different.  With great weather, plenty of ballpark food (read: peanuts and beer), and surrounded by people having a good time, how can you go wrong? 

Amish Country, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania may be home to the Battle of Gettysburg, the bloodiest battle in the deadliest war in American history, but it is also home to the approximately 51,000 peace loving Amish.  The Amish are well know for simple living, plain dress, and a reluctance to adopt many conveniences of modern technology. They are committed to a lifestyle of peace and nonviolence, do not carry arms, and do not participate in the military. Amish practices and traditions are based on deep religious beliefs which may seem quite antiquated to most people, yet they have been able to preserve this unique approach to the world even into modern times.  Since taking photographs of their faces is frowned upon, when we were visiting Lancaster County we did our best to respect their wishes while still trying to capture the spirit of the day at an Amish auction.