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Yeah, the Buc-ee’s and Coopers of New Braunfels really brought me back to the old German countryside. :) The most popular spots there aren’t even remotely Germ
by kortilla 3y ago
Yeah, the Buc-ee’s and Coopers of New Braunfels really brought me back to the old German countryside. :)
The most popular spots there aren’t even remotely German (even the non-chains like Gristmill), but it is interesting how appealing the German look is to some of the architecture in the old town. People’s infatuation with the location (including my own) does seem to be very superficial rather than any real relationship to Germany.
- SOLAR_FIELDS 3y agoYeah hence the “as you can get” qualifier. I do think the experience walks the line on kitsch, but in the absolute most positive way possible. There’s a lot of genuine love for the culture in both locations, even if it isn’t exactly 100% German. Bucees fits right in, since they really know how to kitsch it up. Wurstfest is a lot of fun
- dumpsterdiver 3y ago> it is interesting how appealing the German look is to some of the architecture in the old town Architecture is a huge deal! Imo, it is fair and good to appreciate the architecture of other places. I humbly implore you to read the book, "The Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett. It tells the story of the work that historically went into a cathedral. They didn't just spring up, some of these were generational projects. Architecture is a really big deal.