After our railroad adventures, we stopped by the Mennonite Information Center to see a recent display that we had heard about. In the outside courtyard is a re-creation of a tabernacle.
This painting is how it would have looked when they were wandering in the wilderness. In the center is the tabernacle. The tents were set up around it in specific orders by each tribe. When the cloud above the tabernacle, which looked like fire, lifted, that was when it was time to move on.
Another rendition of how it looked
Then we were able to go inside this re-creation of the tabernacle, bringing to life things we have read. Our wonderful guide carefully explained every feature of this re-creation and how each item was used and what they were made of--from the type of wood, to roofing materials to the embroidered curtain and the jewels on Aaron's vest representing the tribes.
Then we were able to look at the replica of the Ark of the Covenant behind the curtain.
Some other Mennonite info in the museum.
From trains to train ride to the tabernacle and Mennonite museum, that was the end of that day. I am only sharing this motel room for reference. We have had great luck with those coupon books that you pick up at travel centers--Hotel Coupons.com. (not Hotels.com--our first motel would have been cheaper for a Veteran discount had we not gone through Hotels.com). This room things we love--sink and bathroom areas separate, fridge and microwave but also a kitchen sink area with dishes if you desire. There was a living room sitting area and a big TV screen. On Monday nights, a free evening dinner was included--Salisbury steak, green beans, macaroni and cheese and dessert. Every morning breakfast was included. Not bad for $69 a night. They let us use the coupon for 3 consecutive nights. Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham in Lancaster. Only missing component--no pool, otherwise, it was home sweet home for three nights, very centrally located to everything we wanted to do.
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