Michigan Bavaria?

Or, . . . Frankenmuth, MI? Yep, it's both. When down state a few weekends ago I was able to visit this well known German heritage center of Michigan on the slightly southeast side of the lower peninsula.* Bavarian architecture, horse and buggies, lots of German baking and cooking (chicken dinners, strudels, sausages), a Glockenspiel, etc. It's a sort of House of Hapsburg legacy.

I was able to have a great meal with my Mom, Aunt, Uncle, many cousins, 2nd cousins, 3rd cousins twice 'extracted,' you know the drill. (I was never good at genealogy.) There were many people and I think it is safe to say that I was not the only relative who truly enjoyed the day.

Thanks for making it everyone and it was wonderful to see you!
Andy

* For those not familiar with the geographical layout of Michigan it consists of two peninsulas. One is the lower peninsula that looks like a "mitten" and one is the upper that looks vaguely, if you use your "imagination," like the side view of another hand. When asking people from Michigan where they live or come from they will inadvertently hold up their hand and point to the spot from which they hail---we carry our maps at the end of our arms.