Famous Visit Shipshewana

Who knew there were so many famous visitors who have played concerts at the Blue Gate Theatre. I’m sure Val Doonican would have also visited along with Englebert. Val would not have needed to bring his rocking chair – plenty … Continue reading

Wot No Sarsaparilla

This is sure one thirsty cowboy after a 180 mile ride on his steel horse, n’all he wants is a nice cooling glass of the devils fire c’eptin the fact the lil lady done booked em both into a hotel … Continue reading

Shipshewana

Now this is an odd place….. It’s in the middle of nowhere in Indiana and home to a community of Amish. Our sat nav brought us on a rather interesting tour through their back yards. So Shipshewana caters to a … Continue reading

Milan

Last night we stayed between Sandusky and Milan (pronounced Meal-on apparently, so not to be confused with a placed in Europe). It’s claim to fame in Milan is that it was the birthplace and childhood home of Thomas Edison. Next … Continue reading

Bye bye Canada

Welcome to Erie, Pennsylvania famous for (well nothing much actually). It was a booming place in the 1700s but tanked in the 1960s and 70s and never really recovered. Today it’s got a regenerated harbour area for posh yacht owners … Continue reading

Deity Nibbles

One more example of tacky. This is a local sweet emporium in Niagara CasVegas, no doubt selling “Crown of Thorn(tons chocolates)”, jelly nails, 30 silver coated chocolate coins and the “Spear(mint) of Destiny”. … Continue reading