A few days before Christmas, we were invited to the Christmas song concert which took place at Pecan Grove Store. While waiting for the program, we ordered something to eat. On the menu, I saw one item served with sauerkraut - it was ”Fred Dog”. The sauerkraut caught my attention so I thought I would give it a try. I had not eaten good sauerkraut in 15 years. Last time, it was when I was still in Poland. I had tried to find some after I cane to Texas, but with no satisfying result.
T & C Miller at Pecan Grove - Christmas program
To my utter surprise, the Fred Dog was sooooo delightfully good! It was the good brand of sausage and, most of everything, the super tasty sauerkraut. I ate it all very quickly. That was it! The sauerkraut – not to sour, not too sweet, perfectly thin pieces of cabbage. Just right! It was so delicious and I was so happy having it, I almost ate the aluminum foil the dog was wrapped in.
The music program was very nice and Christmassy. We also really enjoyed the instrumental part presented by T. Miller, not to mention the time spent with friends. However, the culinary experience both unexpected and wonderful.
at Pecan Grove Store
After the music performance, I talked to the owners, praising their sauerkraut. It tasted just like home made stuff served by my mom long time ago. The man showed me a jar of the product – Bavarian Sauerkraut, made in Germany. One of its ingredients is wine, instead of commonly used vinegar. To my total surprise, the jar was also gifted to me. Thank you so very much! I am now enjoying eating the sauerkraut again and again!
It seems I never mentioned it here. Not far from Boerne, TX, 90 feet below the ground, there is a wonder of nature known as "Cave Without A Name". Full of stalactites and stalagmites, refreshing air and water basins. We visited it for the very first time in 2021, and spent an hour walking in that amazing place. 100% humidity in the cave makes the air easy to breathe and refreshing. The temperature inside the place is moderate and quite pleasant. The time there passed quickly while we were admiring the scenery and listening to stories told by our guide.
Since then, we wanted to come back for a music concert in the cave, which they have every month. Various bands play their music pieces under the ground. We finally went there for the Equinox Concert in September.
Rudi Harst and his band play in the cave three or four times a year. We very much enjoyed their September program. It was something totally different from we had ever experienced, and the acoustic is great in the cave.
During each concert, the light is switched off for about 20 minutes and the Rudiments perform in total darkness. That makes it a form of meditation-like time. With no lights, it is so dark in the cave, you cannot see your own nose or fingers. Some people cannot handle it. The band always announces there would be no light period so anybody who does not like it can move to the section with lights on. There is always somebody who thinks they can manage, but they do not, and, feeling uncomfortable, they make all sorts of noise disturbance during that special performance. Myself, while sitting in the dark and listening to the sounds of the instruments, I felt like a tiny spec in Space.
Last night we were in the Cave again.
This time it was a Winter Solstice concert. It was very enjoyable again. Very Christmassy and very nice - our Christmas treat to ourselves. Despite that, we both liked the September show more, though.
A few weekends ago, we had the enjoyable below 90F. The air was so pleasant and the Saturday dance was more crowded that usual, with people all over the square taking pleasure in the "cool' weather, music and companionship.
As it happens, though, since then, the temperatures have switched to the other side and it is hot again.
One of the best this year's summer dance nights weather wise.
I have not done a monthly summary for some time. May was so busy and eventful that I decided to make a post to sum it all up.
Maifest - the Spring Fest with the German Choirs of Fbg, TX.
175th Anniversary of day when the first European settlers came to the town area - anniversary weekend.
Lasting Friendship (between the settlers and the Comanche Indians of the area) ceremony.
After the official part we enjoyed the lunched sponsored by the local State Fair Council, live music by a country and western band, and the fireworks.
The Peace Treaty - the original document - signed in 1847 by the settlers and the Comanche chiefs was on display at the Nimitz Museum.
Next day, Comanche Indians of Oklahoma presented their traditional dances.
The last dance was also a community dance.
History of the Lutheran church - exhibition
The display was quite interesting - the collection of items related to the Lutheran religion and the local Lutheran churches. Some of the items (such as a Bible printed in the 1700s) were very old. It was quite cool to see them.
1736 Luther Bible translation
A few days later - Open day at the Meusebach Historic school was not what we had expected.
We went there to learn something about the school itself, their first teachers, students, and so on. What we found there was a book presentation (by its author) not related to the school history at all. However, we met some nice people there including acquaintances of ours.
Music concert - pianist and virtuoso Doug Montgomery gave quite a long and very enjoyable show.
Summertime dance night in the park came back in May as well.
We (and other people as well) danced a lot and had a very good time.
And I danced schottische for the first time - it is a kind of polka which originates in Bohemia.
It was another summer Sunday night live music night in the park and dance as well. Camille Sanders and the great band sang and played traditional songs, old country pieces, and some newer songs created by the talented lady (singer and instrumentalist) and the band. they closed the night with one of my favorite old songs "I'll Fly Away."
