Walking through Manhattan you see practically everything. But yesterday I was walking through midtown and saw something that's odd even for New York standards, the Amish. On 5th ave. and W 34th street (right in front of the Empire state building ) I encountered a large group of about 15-20 amish teenagers. They were dressed from head to toe in traditional Amish garb, bonnets and all.
It was clear that they were on Rumspringa, the period all Amish people go through when they turn 16. Rumspringa is when Amish teens are able to explore customs of the modern world and choose whether or not to continue their Amish ways.
It was amazing to see the immense contrast of the traditional Amish folk amongst the background of the modern world, and to think that people are able survive without the things we call necessities
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