In which we finally get to go to Helen, GA, and it's Oktoberfest!

I have been wanting to go to visit the Alpine German town of Helen, Georgia for about a year now, ever since I first found out that it existed and wasn't even too far away from here.  And so, we finally went in order to celebrate my birthday and Oktoberfest.  It was super fun, and I think we will have to go back again in the warmer weather to play mini golf and eat ice cream and visit the water parks and play in the river, and then again next October for Oktoberfest when Kevin will be able to walk around the town a bit more, and maybe even dance a little polka.

Prepare for the photos and videos...

Our first official stop was the visitor center, which was cute and informative.

Then, we headed over to Hansel & Gretel's Candy Kitchen and Chocolate Factory, because of course we did.

The candy apples were amazing.

All the candy is hand made.

I think I know someone who would like to order one of these solid chocolate footballs for the Superbowl this coming February.  Yes, it is regulation sized.

After the candy factory and eating a ton of chocolate, we headed over to Oktoberfest.

We ate Bavarian nuts and pretzels for snacks.

Then, Kevin and Lex decided to take a little nap, and Connor and I decided to walk around and do a little sightseeing and shopping.

Connor ended up eating the entire sausage, even though it was as big as his arm.

Finally, we went to dinner at Hofbrauhaus.

I had schnitzel and spaetzle, which is exactly what I wanted.

THE END