I was really happy that Mom agreed to go with me to see Elizabeth, and take Lizzy to her new owner. And not just because I might need help with the cat! I don't remember that I ever took mom to Kalona, which is on the way and so much fun to visit!
Lizzy was a great traveler and it was a mild day so our brief stops at the various country stores didn't bother her.
We stopped first at the General Store. I love the assortment of items here. Everything from straw hats and suspenders and ladies unmentionables to housewares and baked goods. Mom got some dish towels and cookies for Brent and I got fresh bread and eggs for Elizabeth, and chocolate covered pecans for mom and me and maybe some to share. :-)
Mom enjoyed seeing the Amish buggies outside and interacting with the young woman who checked us out.
I went back to the highway to drive through Kalona on our way to Hwy 1 and the Stringtown grocery. Mom got to see some more buggies and more Amish farms.
The Stringtown grocery has an amazing assortment of goods in bulk, a walk in refrigerator run by a generator, and some housewares, herbal remedies, and baked goods. We bought a coffecake, spices, dried parsley, and peaches. Next time I go I hope to get butter, too.
Next we went on to the cheese factory and bought some smoked cheeses. So, Elizabeth had some goodies for the week.
I was fun to see my little girl :-) after she spent the summer away!
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