Plein Air Joys AMISH POND REFLECTIONS © Donna Pierce-Clark ~ Our family vacation in Amish Country, Ohio, was so relaxing. All 10 of us needed the rest. Time seemed to move as slowly as an amish buggy. On our way to early morning breakfast in Sugarcreek, I snapped this photo. It was foggy and crispy cool. Such a beautiful morning. ~ In the afternoon, we all trekked down a steep path to the cabin pond area to fish and to paint. ~ There are multiple paths on this 25 acre retreat, and our family loves to hike! ~ Matt and Julie had a nice fire going, on this slightly chilly day. Maddie and I were happy to warm our icy, "painting fingertips" over the fire. ~ The blue gill were prolific and the fishermen (and women) of the group, were pulling them in, one after the other! ~ Up the hill, we hiked, and as, Brian grilled the catch for dinner; ~ we all warmed ourselves around the cabin fire. ~ While others played ga