Ashland University

Visiting Ashland University was interesting to say the least. Not only was the school small, quaint, and pretty much slow paced.... it was on the edge of Amish Country. If you've never been up to Amish Country you are missing out! Horse-and-Buggies are just a normal thing and bring a whole new meaning to the "slow lane" when driving down the highway. Of coarse I screamed when I saw my first one just trotting down the 4 lane highway as we zoomed by going the normal 60mph.


Another benefit of visiting a town close to Amish Country is a little place called "Grandpa's Cheese Barn." Its a little shop that you can go to and buy fresh meat, cheese, jams, breads, etc.; of coarse getting to sample all of it before the purchase. Sorry Grandpa for "sampling" your entire pumpkin spice roll. It was delicious. Of coarse I did not leave empty handed. A single Ohio Buckeye Candy and a jar of homemade sandwich spread made it back to Huntsville, AL with me for Thanksgiving.


Amish people and good food trumps the cold weather any day.