German Blood

Over Memorial Day, we took a weekend trip to New Ulm, MN to tour a favorite local brewery and check out some of the German history. We always enjoy getting to see a different part of the state, and rarely have an excuse to go west. But we found one!





























The beautiful August Schell's brewery is located on the edge of town and only minutes from a beautiful state park. So we got to check out our favorite brewer, sample some goodies, and still enjoy the perfect weather at a wooded campsite.

New Ulm is strongly noted for its German roots, which can be found at every turn with Corner 'Backerei's', Deutsch restaurants, German beer halls, and European gift shops.




























Eric digging into some Wurst, kraut, and warm potato salad.


One of their tourist sites is 'Hermann the German.' He is huge and on top of a hill overlooking the town. We were able to climb to the top, and take this wonderful picture (which Eric thinks is 'up his skirt.')





























Do warriors wear skirts?

Definitely still cooler looking than Lederhosen!





























We had a wonderful mini-vacation and hope to return again soon. Auf Wiedersehen!