More walking

Continuing the walk through the streets of Amana

 What town would not be complete without the Olde Fudge Factory?

 Another unique building, started in stone and a later addition in brick.

 More evidence that these folks liked their wine.

 The clincher, a barrel that could be lived in.

 Here is even more proof.

Here is the Historical Museum with the traditional grape trellis on the side of the building. The trellis is further proof that everyone in the community was expected to contribute to the fermented grape juice industry.

 One of the local restaurants. This one is in one of the original communal kitchens. During the communal days there were over 50 of these kitchens serving the 7 Amana communities. and providing 3 meals and 2 breaks a day for the residents.

 Another one of the restaurants.

Not sure the difference between 'olde' and 'new' world lace, but it must be significant.

The last group of Amana pictures will appear tomorrow. As for today, it's take cover day. We were rudely awakened at 4 am by the weather radio to the news of an approaching front and at 6 am the front blew through. Winds were strong enough that the slides were quickly retracted and the hatches were battened down while a quarter of an inch of rain doused us. It has since calmed down, the sky is overcast and the humidity is somewhere in the neighborhood of 500%.  Judging from the radar it looks like rain is on tap for a good part of the day. Staying inside will gave me a different opportunity to enjoy the good life.