Studying Germany was especially fun for our family, as all three of our kids have been involved in Bavarian schuhplattler for several years. Schuhplattler translates as shoe slapping. We got involved, not because we are certain we have German ancestry, although we might, but because I was looking for a physical fitness opportunity for Lizard.
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| Butterfly in her dirndl for a schuhplattler performance during Oktoberfest. |
Historian, especially, loves all things German. Perhaps part of the reason is that one of his best pals in Pittsburgh has a German-born mother. He is interested in the culture, the language, the history and the food. We felt this was his best "feast" yet, not just because it was absolutely delicious, but also because he showed more confidence than ever in the kitchen.
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| Historian showed excellent knife skills in preparing the pork to become schnitzel. |
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| The table was decorated with the colors of the German flag, a doll in a dirndl, an Oktoberfest stein, a puzzle and game from Germany as well as German-made Schleich figures. |
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| Historian and his perfectly cooked pork shnitzel and spaetzel (homemade German noodles). |
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| The applesauce represents the more than 130 quarts made and canned by my friend K and me in October. I was taught how to make bulk applesauce by my German-born friend Vera. |
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| Historian also prepared a scrumptious Black Forest cake that had us all raving. |
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| After dinner, we played Labyrinth Der Meister, a German-language game given to us by our German-born friend Heidi. |
Fortunately, we never completely left Germany. Because of schuhplattler, Historian's status as a Germanophile and our love for the German friends God has put in our lives, Germany will always be close to our hearts.
Next stop, Kenya!
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