Saturday of Fourth of July weekend; whomever placed the Fourth on a Tuesday really did a disservice to this day, because it felt oddly like the first day of a very normal weekend. That being said, we got out and made the most of it. First up was the Kutztown Pennsylvania Dutch Festival. Lots of Amish and Mennonite traditions on display, with old engines and roasting ox and craftwork all around. After the fair, back towards Macungie with a stop outside Topton at the farmer's market we've been looking for all summer: apricots and tomatos the size of one's head and delicious corn. Back at home, we cooked and packed and made ready for the real holiday to begin. Three days on the beach in Ocean City, MD, start tomorrow and we are so there.

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