VOLKSFEST

Saturday afternoon we walked through the Volksfest.  They have this once a year on Post.  It is the one time German citizens can come on Post.  I think everyone in town came as it was very crowded.  Really it was just like any carnival--rides, games and food.  Although we saw some some different kinds of foods that we wouldn't see at home, but lots the same.

Shannon, I thought of you when I saw the baskets.  I could use one of my Longaberger baskets here.  Women use them to carry their groceries.  You must bring something to carry your groceries home-no plastic sacks here.  You can buy a larger heavier plastic bag at the shop to put stuff in.  You don't often see women coming out of the store with a big grocery cart full--only at the American commissary.

They had some very larger pretzels.
These fruit cups looked tempting.
A little German oop paa music.  Would any of you men like me to get you a pair of lederhosen?
They like their beer in big mugs.  I think these guys are smiling Americans.
They had some military vehicles on display.
And to end it all, a little treat.

Elder Toolson and I stood out like a sore thumb in missionary attire.  Everyone was in t-shirts and shorts.  Our attire and name tags do attract attention.  Several times people will come up to us and talk, and we find out that they are inactive members.