Lancaster Weekend Day Three

 We started our morning right here at The Barn, with the winds howling down the chimney, we  joined our church virtually. What a blessing to have that option these days — worshipping with my coffee and cherry danish for breakfast because I was still up in my room working on yesterday's blog. But I did make it in plenty of time to get settled and ready to worship. 😉

Once service wrapped up, we headed to Wilbur’s Chocolate for our essential chocolate fix. 😄 I’ll just confess it outright — I walked out with a bag. A big one. Full of goodies and gifts. No regrets.

Next, we walked a few blocks in the howling wind to visit Cherry Acres in downtown Lititz.  If you want one-of-a-kind décor, this place has everything from steampunk lights to Talavera pottery to live-edge slabs. It’s the kind of shop that makes you consider rearranging a room or two in your house… or at least a corner of one maybe!

Lunch was up next, and Mark found us another winner: Knight & Day Diner. That menu could have doubled as a small encyclopedia — so many choices, and everything sounded good. Definitely one we’ll keep in mind for the next Lancaster trip.- 

These were from the Seniors Menu that came with one side and ice cream 

Michael's 1/2 Duck

Davds Slow Roasted Turkey with filling and gravy

Debbie's Pot Roast over filling and gravy 

The rest of us ordered from the regular menu so no ice cream for us 🤣

Steve's Shrimp Scampi

Mark's Fried Chicken

Susan's Chicken Ranch sandwich and a crock of French Tomato Soup

Judi's Double Grilled cheese with Tomato sandwich with the crock of French Tomato Soup (I thought double grilled cheese meant double cheese...nope meant 2 sandwiches)

You could visit this restaurant weekly and still it would take you forever to try everything on their menu.  Food was delicious and service was great.

After lunch, we made a quick run to Giant for the evening’s treat supplies — affogato ingredients or, for the purists, just vanilla ice cream with chocolate syrup and whipped cream. Because Sundays deserve sweetness.

Then it was back to The Barn for an afternoon of crafting for the girls. 

Michael wandered out back to capture the sunset —  he is really committed to getting me these shots. Susan was in the kitchen pulling out snacks when she suddenly started calling my name. Turns out Michael had taken a tumble outside. Between the winds, the excitement of that gorgeous sky, and maybe a missed step or two… well, gravity won that round. 

Thankfully, Susan grabbed ice, Grace checked him over for anything broken.  He is ok just gonna be sore tomorrow and maybe a bit bruised.   

David went out and got us another great shot of the sunset.

 Soon  enough we all settled back around the table for snacks and Bible Trivia. Let’s just say some of our group knew those answers a little faster than others. 😉

Dessert time followed — affogatos for the coffee lovers, and for the rest, good old-fashioned ice cream with chocolate syrup and whipped cream. A perfect ending to a perfect day. 

We wrapped up the evening cleaning up, laughing over Bible Trivia, and starting to get things somewhat packed for the trip home tomorrow. It truly was a wonderful day and a wonderfully fun — full of blessings, treats, and sweet memories made at The Barn. 

Stay tuned… we may not know when the next adventure will be, but you can bet it’ll be just as exciting.