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On our way to the Texas hill country and the Frio River last week-end, we stopped over in the town of Fredericksburg which was founded in 1846 by German settlers. Over 150 years later their influence is still evident throughout Fredericksburg. The buildings with the two story balconies and the Victorian gingerbread, the German fachwerk, and the older log buildings scattered throughout Fredericksburg remind us of the German settlers. The beautiful Fredericksburg churches with their massive steeples are a sight to behold. Main street reminded me of a minature Gatlinburg atmosphere. Jim and our son Ron toured Admiral Nimitz museum . Nimitz was a native of Fredericksburg and served in the Pacific during WWII. 
While they were at the museum, James and I had fun shopping at the stores on Main Street. We saw these tiny wooden snowmen in the window of an antique shop. I took this picture to bring home to our friend Ralph to see if he could make some. James enjoyed the Christmas shop and we got some old baseball cards at another place. We sat in a German biergarten and had an ice cold coke and listened to the "om pah" German band.
Before leaving Fredericksburg, we went to an herb farm at the edge of town. The farm covers several acres. A garden house and restaurant separates the buildings from the farm. My friend Elsie wanted me to go check out this herb business. She had heard of the place and wanted me to see it and tell her all about it. I was surprised at how clean the area was. Lots of paths among the herb beds.
Trade Days site (open every 3rd weekend of the month). Had some good food at one of the little cafes and enjoyed seeing the various things people take to sell. Didn't buy anything. Just looked. I can't believe the things people take to flea markets to sell!
