Bethlehem, PA
We are couchsurfing with a young opera singer/music teacher in her cute apartment on the south side. The skyline here is abundant with church steeples (many Lutheran churches), the streets lined with art shops and hip cafes. Yesterday, and then again today, we hit up a popular cafe called Blue Sky Cafe. We went in because there were so many people in there (had to be delicious!). I was stricken with their specials menu. For soup, they offered a butternut squash habanero soup. SO GOOD! I went back again today just to have it one last time before we take off for Hamburg in the morning. I will be spending the whole of my Christmas break making a likeness of it.
Kris and I wandered up and down 3rd and 4th street where all the shops were, and found our way to the Banana Factory. The Banana Factory is a building comprised of artist studios. You could go in and see the local artists' works on the walls, and visit them if they happen to be in their spaces. The uberly-delicious soup, along with the cafe itself, and the Factory were the highlights of the town.
Kris wanted to stay in last night, but our host, Jenna, and I ventured into the town hoping to find some live music. Unfortunately, we were out too early (9pm) to be very successful on that front, so we had a drink (I ordered a Shirley Temple) and went back early. The three of us popped in V for Vendetta (always a good idea).
Today was visiting the closest church we could find, which meant a Lutheran church in this town. It was very much like a Catholic service, and I found the message a bit wanting. But, I generally like trying different churches and denominations.
Tomorrow begins a new work week. It will be the first time that we are working all five week days. I am looking forward to next weekend, as we will spend in in Philadelphia (yay for cheese steaks!) and we will also be meeting up with another Camfel team, so it will be a good mini-reunion of sorts.
So adieu, dear void. Until next time.
