Only two people came. Sisters. Angel and her family were hoping to come, but she worked till midnight and went to sleep at 3. Not conducive to early rising.
It was a good walk.
We boxed with Larry Holmes in Scott Park.
We checked out the new sculptures in Scott Park.
The sisters read everything. All that history Angel wrote was used. When we reached 1st UCC Church (c. 1745) there was a note about a Star of David window in the rear. The gate was locked. I wanted to go around back via the alley. But one of the sisters tried the front door and it was open!
After initially being turned away, they decided to leave us in, showed us the window and gave us a little history. The woman went to get a brochure, and came back with the pastor. Then we got a tour and a complete history. I know no more about the oldest church in Easton then I cared to.
When he was done he invited us to the History Room. Relics that they found in the basement or steeple or what not when they've fixed things. The ladies were about to say no, but the pastor mentioned the handpainted “Schlatter Bible” (c. 1747). There was no way I was missing that! I know, that's an odd thing for an atheist to say. But look at it ... it is in German, if you can't tell, and was painted by and Easton fracturer.
I should have also taken a picture of the parchment that was the deed to the property. It was signed by William Penn's sons. The penmanship. Be still my heart.
We only did the 5K. So when we reached the corner of Bushkill and Bushkill, we found another new sculpture, and then headed back toward town.
Miles/Steps: About 3 miles. Still no tracker
Bathrooms: I-4.5 McDonalds. It's brand new.
Weather: Cold, breezy ... high 40s maybe
Wildlife: none
Extras: Did I mention that beautiful bible?
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