Actually, I don't think the settlers had alpacas! But they did have sheep, and they used their wool to make clothing and blankets.
Footnote: Llamas were brought to the U.S. in the 1920's and alpacas even later.
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Germanfest would have been an amazing event to visit, so much to enjoy and learn.
ReplyDeletei think those are llamas, aren't they? so cute and furry.
ReplyDeleteOh, I bet it was a fun festival! Neat pictures!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great festival. Sorry that this year's visit had to be shorter than usual.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lot of fun. Keeping tradition alive is very important. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteTexWisGgirl, I think they are alpacas but I could be wrong. They were quite gentle. According to the Maryland Alpacas site, llamas have longer "banana" ears! http://www.marylandalpacas.org/pages/alpacas_llamas.html
ReplyDeleteinteresting feast. :) And love the look of the alpackas. :)
ReplyDeleteBoth the German settlers and llamas/alpacas sure left their mark here:) Looks a fun festival!
ReplyDeleteI bet they could raise alpacas in the mountains of Bavaria.
ReplyDeleteOh, what delightful shots!
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